Public Health Works!
Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of experiences and educational backgrounds. Public health professionals are essential to keeping our communities safe and healthy, and the work they do is extremely rewarding.
Public Health Jobs
Whether you are interested in biology, education, business or anything in between, chances are that you will find a position you enjoy in the field of public health.
Learn more at Careers in Public Health
Academic Institution Resources
The New York State Department of Health’s Office of Public Health is devoted to expanding and strengthening partnerships to develop career pathways to New York’s state and local health departments.
Learn more at Academic Partnerships with the Office of Public Health
Student Opportunities
There is opportunity at New York’s state and local health departments for students from nearly any field of study. Student employment and internship positions offer hands-on experience in a public health setting.
Learn more at Student Opportunities in Public Health
Public Health Works! Honor Roll
The Public Health Works! Honor Roll recognizes the local public health workforce as an essential component of Commissioner of Health James V. McDonald public health agenda to improve the health and well-being of all New Yorkers and to promote health equity in all populations who experience disparities. At the heart of all successful public health initiatives are the workers who promote and protect the public's health and safety.
Learn more about all recipients at Public Health Works! Honor Roll.
