02/10/2026
Health education specialists do work that moves communities forward.
❤️They assess needs, strengths, priorities, and the factors that shape health.
❤️They plan evidence-informed strategies with communities, partners, and stakeholders.
❤️They implement programs, services, and interventions, including policy, systems, and environmental change.
❤️They evaluate processes, outcomes, and impact to improve effectiveness and accountability.
❤️They support and apply research to strengthen evidence-based practice.
❤️They advocate for healthier policies, systems, environments, and more equitable outcomes.
❤️They communicate with purpose by identifying audience needs, using credible sources, selecting accessible channels, and developing clear, culturally appropriate materials that people can understand and use.
❤️They manage resources, people, budgets, and operations that help programs succeed and last.
❤️They lead with ethics, cultural humility, professionalism, and a commitment to advancing the field.
The HESPA III (2025) Nine Areas of Responsibility reflect the depth, skill, and impact of health education specialists in this new era of health education and promotion. From community-level practice to systems-level change, this work matters.
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