National Public Health Week 2014

The University of Maryland School of Public Health will observe National Public Health Week by hosting its second annual Public Health Research@Maryland Day on Tuesday, April 8 at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.  The all day event will recognize contemporary leaders in public health and discuss strategies to address issues including HIV/AIDS, cancer prevention, tobacco control, physical activity, and the public health opportunities and challenges presented by the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act.

The PHR@M 2014 event will be bookended by keynote lectures from two former U.S. Surgeons General: Dr. David Satcher, who will discuss building leadership teams to address critical public health needs, and Dr. Richard Carmona, who will discuss the future of tobacco control. Student and faculty researchers will showcase new and ongoing research projects via a poster session, and panel sessions will feature public health experts from the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore campuses who are collaborating to improve population health. 

Public Health Research@Maryland Day is an MPowering the State event co-sponsored by the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland, College Park and by the School of Medicine’s Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Maryland Baltimore. This year the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Officers Foundation is also a partner in the event. More information is available at: http://sph.umd.edu/PHRM/. 

In addition to the Public Health Research@Maryland Event, the School of Public Health will host several other events to commemorate National Public Health Week: 

Monday, April 7, 11:30 am -1:00 PM

Nyumburu Cultural Center Networking Reception, Friedgen Family Student Lounge
For SPH students, faculty and staff to network and build bridges with the Nyumburu Cultural Center. Meet Center staff, network, and enjoy food and refreshments.

Wednesday, April 9, 10:00 am
Portraits of Social Change: Meet the Artist Reception

 
Half the Sky Movement at UMD president and artist Melanie Oppenheimer will be here for a “Meet the Artist” Bagel Reception at 10 a.m. in the Student Lounge. Stop by and learn more about how you can get involved with Half the Sky Movement at UMD.Portraits for Social Change will be on exhibit in the School of Public Health lobby throughout Public Health Week, from April 7-11.

Thursday, April 10, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Test Your Health Literacy
On Thursday, April 10, the school's Horowitz Center for Health Literacy will host an interactive booth at the University of Maryland’s Stamp Student Union from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm  to offer health information, activities and prizes to help students learn about health literacy and how they can take charge of their health.


Thursday, April 10, 5:30-6:30 PM
Health Disparities Lecture by Dr. Stephen B. Thomas 

Maryland Center for Health Equity Director Stephen B. Thomas will speak on strategies to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in Francis Scott Key hall, room 0106. Sponsored by the Charles R. Drew Pre-Health Society and open to all students, faculty and staff.

 
Friday, April 11, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Friedgen Family Student Lounge 
National Launch of the 2014 Town Hall Meetings To Prevent Underage Drinking

Friday, April 11, the University of Maryland School of Public Health wil host the National Launch of the 2014 Town Hall Meetings To Prevent Underage Drinking. The meetings are sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Office of the Surgeon General, and the Maryland Collaborative to Reduce College Drinking and Related Problems, which is co-led by Amelia Arria, PhD, director of the University of Maryland School of Public Health’s Center for Young Adult Health and Development. The first meeting’s speakers will include Pamela S. Hyde, JD, SAMHSA administrator, Rear Admiral Dr. Boris D. Lushniak, MD, MPH, Acting Surgeon General, and Dr. Arria. The Maryland Collaborative to Reduce College Drinking and Related Problems is a statewide initiative involving 11 participating universities that are working together with community partners to reduce college alcohol use and create environments, policies and practices that support a safe and healthy college experience for students. Register to attend at:  https://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/townhallmeetings/_SGreg/registration.aspx     

Friday and Saturday , April 11, 12 Gymkana Homeshow On Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12, the University of Maryland's Gymkana Troupe will host its its 67th annual gymnastic exhibition, showcasing high-flying acrobatic circus performances by the Troupe's 80+ members. Based in the School of Public Health, Gymkana has a community outreach mission and serves to promote healthy, drug-free living.



National Public Health Week is observed during the first full week of April each year to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving the health of our nation. Visit nphw.org to learn more.