Health education is a vast area of study and includes various disciples including environmental health, emotional health, physical health, and many more. The American Colleges Health Organization is one institution which works towards improving the health needs of college and university students across U.S.A. This organization was incepted in 1920, and was named American Student Health Association; however, for clarity purposes the name was changed to what it is now. Ever since the time it was formally organized ACHA has been actively involved in working towards a better and healthier lifestyle for students. ACHA is actively involved in spreading awareness about diseases and their cures and they have conducted numerous surveys highlighting major health concerns- these are just some of the accolades of the organization.
American Colleges Health Association not only aims to promote healthy communities but they want to contribute towards a students learning process. They do this by being actively involved with promoting social justice, encouraging ethical practices, having multi-dimensional and collaborative approaches to health care, and several other activities.
ACHA contributes towards health education by updating college students about different diseases affecting other students. They work towards creating awareness by taking preventive measures against such outbreaks. Furthermore, members of ACHA are in direct contact with legislators and regulatory agencies as it helps them to stay updated with any changes which would affect college health as this allows them to make required changes. Moreover, this contact allows ACHA representatives to continue their positive contributions regardless of political changes. The efforts made by ACHA have highlighted contemporary issues such as; cultural competency, public health, and interagency collaborations all of which contribute towards improving health education.
Work Cited
"ACHA Historical Documents." ACHA Association History. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Dec. 2013. <http://www.acha.org/About_ACHA/History.cfm>.
