CHES case studies
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The Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) credential - pronounced "chez" - is administered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. It signifies that an individual has met the required academic preparation qualifications, has successfully passed a competency-based examination, and satisfies the continuing education requirement needed to maintain the national credential. The CHES case studies are 5 cases and about 3,682 words.
1When the Survey Speaks for the Wrong County
A county health department (210,000 residents) is finalizing its community health needs assessment with six weeks left and no remaining budget. Three data sources disagree.
619 words, about 3 min2Sign-Off on a 41% Attrition Rate
A funded worksite wellness program delivered a 12-week walking challenge to 340 employees across 8 employers. Of those, 199 completed the follow-up survey (41% attrition); completers had higher baseline step counts than non-completers.
693 words, about 3 min3The Dashboard That Would Name 34 People
A rural county of 9,800 residents runs a substance use treatment navigation program serving 34 clients. The state health agency requests a client-level data file - name, date of birth, ZIP code, race, service dates, and primary substance - for a “statewide equity dashboard” that will be posted publicly and updated quarterly.
738 words, about 4 min4The Logo, the List, and the Press Conference
You coordinate chronic disease prevention for a city health department and staff a coalition of 14 organizations. The coalition voted 9–5 to endorse a ballot measure adding a $0.02-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks, with revenue earmarked for school meals and a healthy retail fund.
807 words, about 4 min5The Partner Who Owns the Door
A six-organization coalition coordinating a teen vaping prevention effort has an expired memorandum of understanding. The school district - the largest partner, controlling access to 4,200 students - will sign only if it (a) approves every survey item, (b) owns all collected data, (c) holds final say over any public messaging, and (d) is not named in any report on e-cigarette retail sales near schools.
825 words, about 4 min