ALIGNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND SHELTER MEDICINE: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN A VETERINARIAN AND THE PUBLIC
Date
2017-12-01
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Abstract
The field experience described in this report took place at the Animal Protective League in Springfield, Illinois during the months of December 2016 until March 2017. The field experience involved exploring the connection between shelter veterinary medicine and public health concepts and the connection a veterinarian has between the health of animals in the facility and the health of the public visiting the shelter facility. The experience enabled effective communication and educational opportunities between veterinarian, shelter staff and public patrons.
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shelter medicine, public health, zoonotic disease, communication, educational opportunities
Graduation Month
December
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Master of Public Health
Department
Public Health Interdepartmental Program
Major Professor
Robert L. Larson
Date
2017
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