Transforming Public Health Through Community Partnerships

How these seven areas of responsibility are implemented by health educators to achieve lasting behavior change or sustained community health improvement varies tremendously according to individual, family, and community needs. However, in recent years, it has become increasingly clear that the seven areas of health educator responsibilities are often effectively achieved through collaborative, community-partnership settings. This editorial describes the experience in transforming public health in Oklahoma and achieving successful health education and health promotion initiatives through community partnerships. From poor health outcomes to community partnerships