Health Education Administration coordinates the Department of Public Health's Speakers' Bureau. We are able to facilitate requests for speakers on the following topics:

Topic	Description
Asthma	An overview of Asthma:  Definition, causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications and management are reviewed.
Bed Bugs	A thorough overview of Bed Bugs: Identifying factors, where they are found, why they are a Public Health issue and how to treat/remove infestations are reviewed.
Cardiovascular Disease	An overview of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD): Definition, statistics, risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, prevention/control are reviewed.
Cholesterol	An overview of high Cholesterol: Definition, causes, risk factors, effects on the body, signs and symptoms, tests, complications, and reducing your risk are reviewed.
Diabetes	An overview of Diabetes: Definition, risk factors, signs, complications, prevention and resources are reviewed.
Emergency Preparedness	Presentation addresses key components of Los Angeles’ Connect Prepare Respond campaign for communities during emergency situations
Falls Prevention	To increase awareness of the issue of falls among elderly populations and things you can do to prevent/reduce them.
Flu	A thorough overview of the Flu: Definition, transmission, signs/symptoms, treatment, prevention methods and resources in Los Angeles County are reviewed.
High Blood Pressure	An overview of High Blood Pressure: Definition, statistics, risk factors, symptoms, complications, lifestyle modifications and medication are reviewed.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)	A thorough overview of the Pertussis disease: transmission, symptoms, treatment and prevention are reviewed.
Preconception Health	The ABCDE’S to ensuring your health and the health of the next generation are reviewed. Preconception health care is critical because several risk behaviors and exposures affect fetal development and subsequent outcomes. For adults intending to become pregnant who want more information on how to help ensure positive birth outcomes.
Public Health: Working for you every day	An overview of the many ways the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health works for you, your family and your community every day.

To request a Speakers' Bureau presentation, please fill out the Community Request Form at the following link:

• Speakers' Bureau Presentation Community Request Form

For more information on the Speakers' Bureau, please contact HEA at 213-351-7334 hea@ph.lacounty.gov

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