Marion Public Health offers free health education and outreach to support the health and well-being of our community. Our Health Educators work with schools, workplaces, community organizations, faith groups, and other partners to provide engaging, evidence-based presentations tailored to the needs of each audience.

Whether you’re looking for a short presentation, a workshop, or ongoing education, we’re here to help.

What Our Health Educators Do

Meet our Health Educators, Michelle Lang and Barbie White! They provide:

    • Educational presentations and workshops for all ages
    • Programs tailored to schools, businesses, and community groups
    • Evidence-based information presented in an approachable and engaging way
    • Support for community events, health fairs, and special initiatives
    • Customization of content to fit your group’s interests and time frame

Presentations can be offered in person or virtually, depending on availability and audience needs.

Michelle Wang

Health Education Topics Available

Our Health Educators can provide education on a wide range of public health topics, including but not limited to:

Healthy Eating

  • Nutrition Education for Adults
  • Nutrition Education for Kids
  • Nutrition Education for Families
  • Nutrition for Older Adults
  • Nutrition for Disease Management

Community Conditions

  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Social Connectedness
  • Health Equity
  • Aging in Place
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Policies, Systems, and Environmental Change
  • Dangers of Lead
  • Universal Design

Active Living

  • Physical Activity for Adults
  • Physical Activity for Kids
  • Physical Activity for Families
  • Physical Activity for Older Adults
  • Physical Activity for Disease Management

Harm Reduction

  • Naloxone Training
  • Tobacco Cessation
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention
  • Syringe Service Program

Social/Community Health

  • Heart Health
  • Mental Health/Trauma Informed Care
  • Ageism
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Cholesterol
  • Foodborne Illnesses
  • Self-care Interventions
  • Healthy Schools
  • Falls Prevention / Matter of Balance
  • Diabetes Education Empowerment Program (DEEP)
  • Hands-Only CPR

Request a Health Education Class

Interested in scheduling a health education presentation or workshop?

We offer health education to:

  • Schools & youth organizations

  • Employers & workplaces

  • Community groups & nonprofits

  • Faith-based organizations

  • Senior centers & residential facilities

Please complete the request form below to tell us about your group, preferred topics, and desired date(s). A member of our team will follow up to confirm availability and details.

Questions?

If you have questions about health education services or are unsure what topic might be best for your group, please contact:

Michelle Lang
📞 Phone: 740-692-9132
📧 Email: mlang@marionpublichealth.org

Click here to request a health education class!

Page last updated: January 27, 2026