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, recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. This year, the School of Public Health will celebrate National Public Health Week, April 2-7, with a series of events focused on student and community engagement. The School kicks off its celebration in partnership with the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health’s This Is Public Health Roadshow
The kick-off event April 2 will encompass a public health fair at the Mountainlair and include engagement opportunities with the TIPH Roadshow, WellWVU, WVU Office of Sustainability, Morgantown Safe Communities, the WVU Rec Center and more. The fair is free and open to the public.
Tuesday will highlight a social media “pop quiz” through which participants can win prizes, and Wednesday through Friday will focus on student-centric events. An RSVP is required for most of these.
The Student Association of Public Health will host a family-friendly 5K run April 7. The event will include games, prizes, snacks, face painting and a free kids run. Race information and registration are available online.
Scot McIntosh
304.581.1652
RSVP and other details are available on the National Public Health Week 2018 page on the School of Public Health website.