Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

• Compare and contrast the ways that state and local governments can work with health care organizations to foster integration between primary care and public health. 
• Additionally, discuss the importance of linking primary care and public health and some of the challenges in doing so. 

Note: Use APA style and cite at least 2 scholarly references published within the last 5 years.

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions: