This course introduces students to the principles of community health practices. The course will also equip students with knowledge about the state of optimal wellness in which medical care, economic prosperity, and social responsibilities all come together. The students will develop skills to identify health risks, social and economic situations, and other factors in communities where they live. This course will help students to improve the health of a community as a whole through public health initiatives to prevent the spread of disease, improve the health of local residents, and prepare for emergencies. The course will also provide comprehensive understanding of community health programs and the guiding principles to lay out successful plans for communities regarding preventative healthcare.