HLTH 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: Leadership Development, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Mothers Against Drunk Driving

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Non-governmental health agencies: operate free from governmental interference, funding sources. Membership fees: categorized into the following subgroups: voluntary, philanthropic, service, religious and professional agencies. Extra credit = dr. fehr"s superstition = #13. Voluntary health agencies: are some of the most visible health agencies, most voluntary health agencies have four primary purposes. Advocate for beneficial policies, laws and regulations. American cancer society fights for stricter tobacco laws: agencies include: Philanthropic foundations: provide funding of programs and research on a variety of health issues, philanthropic = altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, do not raise money. Get money from an endowment from wealthy people: can finance long-term projects, philanthropies include: Largest philanthropic foundation dedicated solely to health. Service, fraternal and religious groups: are often involved in health education/promotion related projects, these may include drug education programs, wellness efforts and a variety of other services, examples = Dedicated to the worldwide eradication of polio through vaccines.

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