EPHS-OnePager-English
The 10 Essential Public Health Services
The framework designed to protect and promote health in all communities, focusing on equity and addressing systemic barriers.
Framework Overview
Aim: Protect and promote the health of all individuals in various communities.
Focus on equity: Encourage policies and systems that promote optimal health.
Address barriers: Identify and work to remove obstacles such as:
Poverty
Racism
Gender discrimination
Ableism
Other forms of oppression
Goal: Ensure everyone has a fair chance for optimal health and well-being.
Essential Public Health Services
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE #1
Assess and monitor population health status
Understand factors influencing health.
Identify community needs and assets.
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE #2
Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems
Focus on hazards affecting the population.
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE #3
Communicate effectively
Educate the public about health influences.
Provide knowledge on improving health.
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE #4
Strengthen, support, and mobilize communities
Foster partnerships for health improvement.
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE #5
Create, champion, and implement policies
Develop laws impacting health positively.
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE #6
Utilize legal and regulatory actions
Protect public health through legal means.
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE #7
Assure equitable access to services
Ensure individuals receive necessary health services.
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE #8
Build and support a diverse public health workforce
Cultivate a skilled workforce to address health needs.
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE #9
Improve and innovate public health functions
Engage in evaluation, research, and quality improvement.
ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE #10
Build and maintain strong organizational infrastructure
Ensure a robust foundation for public health efforts.