2021 National Public Health Week | Public Health (MPH) Program Activities
The Creighton University Master of Public Health program would like to invite you to celebrate with us the American Public Health Association’s 26th year of National Public Health Week. This year’s theme is: Building Bridges to Better Health.
During the week of April 5-11, 2021, our program will be hosting virtual events; and each day, we will be highlighting the theme of the day, and the work of our faculty, staff, and community partners.
During each day of National Public Health Week, we focus on a specific public health topic. Each day you will be educated about the topic, and then we will identify ways each of us can make a difference on that topic. These areas are critical to our future success in creating the healthiest nation, and everyone can do their part to help.
APRIL 5, 2021: GALVANIZING CLIMATE JUSTICE
Time: 10:00 AM CDT
Event type: Zoom Presentation
Topic: The "good enough" place: Envisioning a healthy urban habitat
About the speaker:
Anthony Robins, PhD
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA
APRIL 6, 2021: ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY
Time: 12:00 PM CDT
Event Type: Zoom Presentation
Topic: Public Health Leadership: An Interprofessional Education Model for Promoting Community Engagement Through Dialogue
About the speakers:
Dr. Candace Bloomquist, Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Leadership, Creighton University
Dr. Kathy Gonzales, Organizational Conflict Management Consultant & Educator for Non-profits and Social Enterprises
LaShaune Johnson, PhD, Associate Professor, Public Health, Creighton University
APRIL 7, 2021: STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY
Time: 12:00 PM CDT
Event Type: Zoom Presentation
Topic: Evictions in Nebraska During COVID-19: Using Data for Housing Advocacy and Action
About the speaker:
Dr. Pierce Greenberg
Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department of Cultural and Social Studies at Creighton
APRIL 8, 2021: REBUILDING
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Event Type: Zoom
Topic: Policy Action Challenge
Overview: APHA 2020 Policy Action Institute | Building Bridges: Creating Health
How can policy impact health? Join us for thought-provoking discussions and powerful takeaways to help you create healthy communities and advance health equity.
APRIL 9, 2021: CONSTRUCTING COVID-19 RESILIENCE
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
Event Type: Zoom Presentation
Topic: COVID-19 and Healthcare Disparities: How the Pandemic Uncovered Inequalities and Opportunities
About the speaker:
Maureen Tierney, MD, MSc
Chair, Department of Clinical Research
Assistant Dean for Clinical Research and Public Health
Medical Director for Clinical Research, CHI Health
APRIL 10, 2021: UPLIFTING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Time: 12:00 PM CDT
Event Type: Virtual meditation and yoga
About the teacher:
Lindsay Decker
500-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher,
Training with the Center for Trauma and Embodiment Yoga Program
APRIL 11, 2021: ELEVATING THE ESSENTIAL AND HEALTH WORKFORCE
Event Type: A video compilation created by Creighton MPH students reflecting on what it means to be part of the public health workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, and words of support and encouragement to our nation's public health professionals.
For more information about the events and links to content visit: https://cunphw2021.mystrikingly.com/