WVU School of Public Health to celebrate National Public Health Week 2019 with series of events
April 1-7
During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association celebrates National Public Health Week (NPHW) to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health.
At the West Virginia University School of Public Health, we’re joining APHA in celebrating the power of prevention, advocating for healthy and fair policies, sharing strategies for successful partnerships and championing the role of a strong public health system.
We have crafted a week full of activities for students for NPHW 2019. RSVP today as space is limited.
Monday, April 1, 2019
Lunch & Learn: Project ICE
12:00-1:00 p.m. | 2940B HSC-North
Dr. Alfgeir Kristjansson will discuss “The Integrated Community Engagement Collaborative (ICE)”. The project is a primary prevention initiative in West Virginia that is promoting adolescent health and positive development around the state.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Meet the Injury Control Research Center
1-2 p.m. | G119B HSC-North
Come learn about one of the School of Public Health’s four research centers. Students will hear about what they do and about what opportunities exist to get involved. A question and answer session will be held after the formal presentation.
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
APHA Twitter Chat
2-3 p.m. | Twitter-verse
APHA will host its ninth annual National Public Health Week Twitter Chat. Join in the conversation about all things public health, celebrate everything public health has accomplished and talk about where the movement is going. Tweet @NPHW using #NPHWchat.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Bystander Training
4-5 p.m. | 3129 HSC-North
Participants will learn how to spot indicators of risk and build intervention skills. Learn how to make a positive difference through what you say and do!
Friday, April 5, 2019
School of Public Health Alumni Panel
11 a.m.-noon | 3301 HSC-South
Connect and network with SPH alumni. Students will learn about some of the exciting work our alumni are doing and receive advice on what they can be doing now to prepare for life after WVU.
Sunday, April 1, 2019
Student Association of Public Health 5K
9 a.m.-noon | 2001 Rec Center Drive
Join the WVU Student Association for Public Health for a family-friendly 5K hosted by the Student Association of Public Health. There will be games, prizes, snacks, face painting, and a FREE kids’ fun run to kick off the event.
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Contact:
Kimberly Becker, Director of Marketing and Communications
WVU School of Public Health
304.293.1699; Kimberly.Becker@hsc.wvu.edu