April 6-11: Public Health Week
Full slate of events planned as UD marks National Public Health Week at STAR Campus
8:40 a.m., Feb. 24, 2015--The University of Delaware will celebrate National Public Health Week 2015 with events every day from Monday, April 6, to Saturday, April 11, at the Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus.
“We invite the entire community to join us for UD’s biggest and best-ever celebration of National Public Health Week, which will culminate in a family-friendly Health Expo on Saturday,” says Mike Smith, director of strategic initiatives and partnerships in the UD College of Health Sciences.
Events Stories
June 5: Blue Hen 5K
June 6-9: Food and culture series
“We’re really excited about the entire program we’ve put together,” he adds, “but I think one of the most innovative events is the Healthcare Hackathon, an ‘all-nighter’ that will challenge teams of students to develop high-level, creative proposals to address real issues related to health, health care, and health policy in the U.S.”
Since 1995, the American Public Health Association has brought together communities across the U.S. to observe National Public Health Week during the first full week in April. This year’s theme, “Healthiest Nation 2030,” focuses on what it will take to become the healthiest nation in one generation.
“This is a tremendous challenge given some of the public health issues we are grappling with as a nation such as obesity, vaccinations, gun violence, mental health, and health care reform,” says Mia Papas, assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition.
“National Public Health Week will offer many opportunities for students, faculty, community members, political leaders, civic associations and others to come together to discuss ideas for how Delaware and the United States can truly become the Healthiest Nation 2030.”
Events at UD include:
- Monday, April 6 (12:20-1:10 p.m.): Research seminar by Dan Webster, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy and Research; hosted by Mia Papas.
- Tuesday, April 7 (7 p.m.): Screening of A Place at the Table, a documentary on hunger, followed by an open discussion; hosted by the UD Public Health Club.
- Wednesday, April 8 (7:30 p.m.): Empowered Yoga class, free for faculty, staff, students, community; hosted by the UD Public Health Club.
- Thursday, April 9: Healthcare Hackathon for students, an “all-nighter” to develop creative proposals addressing real issues related to health, health care, and health policy; hosted by College of Health Sciences.
- Friday, April 10 (6-8 p.m.): “Designs for Healthy Living,” family-friendly design exhibition focused on solving health-related problems; hosted by Martha Hall.
- Saturday, April 11 (11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.): Health and Wellness Expo, featuring panel discussions, health screenings, health and wellness information, healthy foods and activities, information about research studies, and a blood drive.
For more information, visit the website.
Attendees are encouraged to register for all events.
Article by Diane Kukich