National Public Health Week 2011
Department of Public Health Sciences’
National Public Health Week Events 4-8 April 2011
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UNC Charlotte’s week-long celebration of National Public Health Week 2011 (which is scheduled to include April 7th, World Health Day) provides students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community an array of opportunities to explore, discuss, and engage critical public health issues. All events are free and open to the public.
While the events are planned and delivered by the Department of Public Health Sciences and its affiliated student professional organizations, we are grateful to BlueCross and BlueShield of North Carolina for its generous support that makes this wonderful slate of events possible!
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Campus Health Fair
Monday, April 4th
10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Outside (rain or shine) between the Atkins Library and the James H. Barnhardt Student Activity Center
Host: Graduate Public Health Association
This student-run health fair will emphasize safety and accident prevention through a variety of information booths, games, simulations, and other interactive activities.
Keynote Community Forum: Stopping Trauma Before the 911 Call
Tuesday, April 5th
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Robin Hemphill, MD, MPH
Associate Professor-CT & Director of Safety & Quality, Emory University School of Medicine
Location: James H. Barnhardt Student Activity Center, Salons C&D
Host: Department of Public Health Sciences
A thought provoking presentation that challenges us to recognize that many injuries are not accidents and that many passive mechanisms can decrease the occurrence and cost of injuries. Heavy hors d’oeuvre reception to follow. Registration for this event is encouraged, but not required.
Application has been made to the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., (NCHEC) for 2 CHES Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH).
Public Health Alumni Networking Event
Wednesday, April 6th
6 – 8 PM
Location: BlackFinn American Saloon, 210 East Trade Street, Charlotte
Host: Charlotte Healthcare Executives Student Organization and the MHA Program
Public Health Sciences alumni, students, and faculty are invited to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
Registration for this event is encouraged, but not required.
Safety Information Scavenger Hunt
Thursday April, 7th
Location: Campus-wide; information posted here.
Host: Public Health AssociationEarn a prize while increasing safety knowledge. Students are invited to explore the campus in a quest to be among the first to find the hidden safety information “clues.” Full details posted here.
Delta Omega, National Public Health Honorary Society, Membership Induction
Friday, April 8th
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: CHHS 128
Host: Beta Phi Chapter, Delta OmegaThe UNC Charlotte Beta Phi Chapter of Delta Omega, the national public health honorary society will induct new (graduating) student, alumni, faculty, and honorary members for demonstrated or assessed potential for leadership and excellence in academics, teaching, service, or professional practice, as appropriate to the category of induction. Brief keynote scholarly presentations will be made by the honorary member inductee and by a distinguished alumnus. An hors d’oeuvres reception will follow.
Application has been made to the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., (NCHEC) for 1 CHES Category I continuing education contact hour (CECH).
THIS IS PUBLIC HEALTH! photo contest
Beginning 21 March, UNC Charlotte students will receive information about the theme and rules for this year’s “This is Public Health” photo contest. Photo submissions will be due by Friday 1 April and will be judged by the public during the 4 April Health Fair. Prizes (gift cards) will be awarded.
The photos will be on display during the Keynote Community Forum on Tuesday 5 April, at which time the winners will be announced.
For a complete listing of UNC Charlotte’s National Public Health Week events and other details, please visit the Public Health web site or contact Julie Howell ( jhowel35@uncc.edu or 704-687-7191).
About the Department of Public Health Sciences. The Department of Public Health Sciences responds to the needs of the region by engaging in interdisciplinary education and research programs that focus on public health outcomes from a social ecological perspective. Committed to academic excellence, the new public health baccalaureate program (BSPH) and the master’s degree program (MSPH) were accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) in July 2009. The Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program received its initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) in November 2007.
About UNC Charlotte. UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research institution. With an enrollment ranking it fourth among the 17 schools in the UNC system, it is the largest public university in the greater Charlotte metropolitan region. A doctoral institution, UNC Charlotte serves the region through applied research, knowledge transfer and engaged community service. Fall 2010 enrollment will exceed 25,000, including 5,450 graduate students enrolled in one of the University’s comprehensive doctoral or master’s programs. Follow us on the Web at www.charlotte.edu, through Facebook, Twitter at UNCCLT_News and our blog here.