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Certification Spotlight: An Interview with Jennifer Reich, MPH, CHES®

Name: Jennifer Reich, MPH, CHES® Job Title: Health Educator Years’ Experience: 4 Career Sector: Government NCHEC: What is your current job title and what sort of duties do you complete during the course of your work? Jennifer: I am a Health Educator for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department). My normal work focuses on zoonotic and vector-borne disease prevention. I work on materials such as webpage content, social media, and print liter... Read More
Posted by Jessica Wessner
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08 February 2022

How To Communicate Your Transferable Skills: Guest Post by Kyle Elliott, MPA, CHES®

  How do you identify your transferable skills when switching careers? What are the most important transferable skills when looking for a new job? Where do you communicate your transferable skills to prospective employers? As a career coach and job search expert, these are a few of the most common questions I get from job seekers looking to secure a job after college graduation, land a role with a big tech company, or make a career transition. Below are four proven steps to identify an... Read More
Posted by Jessica Wessner at 08 February 2022
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Certification Spotlight: An Interview with Colleen Hendon, MPH, CHES®

The following interview is part of a new series to highlight the remarkable work efforts of our credential-holders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Name: Colleen Hendon, MPH CHES® Job Title: Program Manager Years’ Experience: 7 Career Sector: School Health/College Health “Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is especially important- in particular for adults who work with youth- to be able to recognize mental health challenges and know how to respond.” ~C... Read More
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Certification Spotlight: An Interview with Dolores McGrath, CHES®, of Army Wellness Center, Fort Bragg

The following interview is part of a new series to highlight the remarkable work efforts of our credential-holders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Name: Dolores McGrath, BA, CHES® Job Title: Health Promotion Technician Years’ Experience: 5+ Career Sector: Government/Department of Defense | Healthcare When someone asks me, "What do you do?" I always respond, "Whatever it takes." I have a personal passion that comes from real life experienc... Read More
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Certification Spotlight: An Interview with Emily Pratt, Certified Health Education Specialist

NCHEC is extremely proud of the many health CHES® and MCHES® who serve as essential personnel in many different sectors across the US. Health Education Specialists have assumed critical roles in the identification, control, and assurance of the needs of individuals and communities. They advocate fiercely for public protection measures, and support many other critical health education and health behavior measures. As our nation continues to move forward in addressing and recovering fro... Read More
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How to Create an Exceptional Health Education Resume

Creating a resume can be stressful, but there's no need to worry! In this blog post, we'll take a look at who health educators are and what they do, as well as provide you with resume-building tips, like:  Highlight your education Promote your experience Earn a health education credential Create an engaging cover letter Customize your job application List your liability insurance Who are Health Educators and What Do They Do?  Health Educators, also known as H... Read More
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Certification Spotlight: An Interview with Stephanie Hunter, CHES

NCHEC is extremely proud of the many health CHES® and MCHES® who serve as essential personnel in many different sectors across the US. Health Education Specialists have assumed critical roles in the identification, control, and assurance of the needs of individuals and communities. They advocate fiercely for public protection measures, and support many other critical health education and health behavior measures. As our nation continues to move forward in addressing and recovering ... Read More
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Certification Spotlight: An Interview with Amy Moore, Certified Health Education Specialist

NCHEC is extremely proud of the many health CHES® and MCHES® who serve as essential personnel in many different sectors across the US. Health Education Specialists have assumed critical roles in the identification, control, and assurance of the needs of individuals and communities. They advocate fiercely for public protection measures, and support many other critical health education and health behavior measures. As our nation continues to move forward in addressing and recovering fro... Read More
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08 April 2020

National Public Health Week Spotlight: Kevin Sloss, Patient Care Coordinator

CHES® Career Profile: Patient Care Coordinator What tools and resources are available to healthcare workers looking to gain more knowledge and experience that can help them serve their employers and patients? Certification is a great place to start. A variety of healthcare professionals benefit from CHES®/MCHES® certification.  We sat down with Kevin Sloss, BS, RMA(AMT), MHA(c), 2020 CHES® candidate, and health educator and patient care coordinator for Lung Cancer Scree... Read More
Posted by Jessica Wessner at 08 April 2020
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07 April 2020

National Public Health Week CHES® Spotlight: Elizabeth Havens, B.S., CHES®, Violence Prevention Coordinator

CHES® Career Profile: Violence Prevention Program Coordinator CHES® and MCHES® work in a variety of fields to educate citizens, healthcare workers, and lawmakers of the importance of a thriving, healthy community. In addition to working to promote physical health and wellness in their communities, certified health education specialists may also work in specialized programs like violence prevention. We sat down with Elizabeth Havens, Violence Prevention Program Manager for the Ark... Read More
Posted by Jessica Wessner at 07 April 2020
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