WVU School of Public Health to celebrate National Public Health Week with series of virtual events
During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health. This year's theme is "Public Health is Where You Are."
The West Virginia University School of Public Health, an APHA member, encourages everyone to join us virtually throughout the week as we share important information about initiatives within the School and around the world related to the APHA daily themes, including racism as a public health crisis; the public health workforce being essential to our future; health is a human right; and closing the health equity gap. All WVU faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate. Download a flyer here.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
All events are virtual (via Zoom), free and, unless otherwise noted, open to everyone. Registration required.
Monday-Friday, April 4-10 | Promote National Public Health Week on Social Media
Help promote public health throughout the week by using the official NPHW hashtag, #NPHW, in your social media posts. Use it to raise awareness and shed light on important topics and events you’re attending.
Monday, April 4 | 1 to 2 p.m. EST | Racism: A Public Health Crisis
Dr. Noelle Chaddock, director of culture and equity with the Community Education Group, will present "Racism: A Public Health Crisis." Dr. Chaddock works internationally with colleges and universities as a keynote, author, consultant, trainer, and human development in equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism. Dr. Chaddock has worked with corporate clients, health providers, educators, and police agencies in the United States since 2001. Learn more here and register here.
Tuesday, April 5 | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST | Virtual Public Health Career Expo | Open to SPH students and alumni
School of Public Health students and young alumni are invited to meet with a variety of public health organizations, practitioners, and community partners to network and learn about current vacancies and future employmeent opportunities. Learn more here and register here.
Tuesday, April 5 | Thank the Public Health Workforce on Social Media, use #NPHW
To help elevate NPHW's theme of "Public Health Workforce: Essential to our Future," thank a public health worker on social media and use #NPHW. Be sure to tag the School of Public Health, whether you're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Thursday, April 7 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EST | The Social Tolls of Our Health Care System | Via Zoom
In an effort to shed light on the theme of health as a human right, Professor Valarie Blake from the WVU College of Law will present "The Social Tolls of Our Health Care System." This conversation will focus on how our public an private health care systems force unnecessary social trade-offs in marriage, work, and retirement and how we can change the system to ensure that health care works for us, not the other way around. Learn more here and register here.
POSTPONED: Friday, April 8 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EST | MHA Administrative Grand Rounds
Update: Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, this event has been postponed. Additional details will be made available as soon as it is rescheduled.
This session will serve as a legislative update from the viewpoints of the state medical association, state hospital association, and the state long-term care association. The event is being hosted by the WVU School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program. Learn more.
CONTACT: Nikky Luna, Director of Marketing and Communications
WVU School of Public Health
304.293.1699