Since 1995, when the first full week of April was declared National Public Health Week (NPHW), communities across the United States have observed NPHW as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation.
Each year, NPHW focuses its effort on a different theme, and this year's theme is "Public Health is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money." The 2013 NPHW theme was developed to highlight the value of prevention and the importance of well-supported public health systems in preventing disease, saving lives and curbing health care spending. This year, we hope you'll join us in championing the work of public health and its significant return on investment (ROI).
The American Public Health Association (APHA) serves as the organizer of NPHW and develops a national campaign to educate the public, policymakers and practitioners about issues related to each year's theme. APHA creates new NPHW materials each year that can be used during and after NPHW to raise awareness about public health and prevention.
The UAB School of Public Health encourages everyone to come out and support, participate, and learn about public health!
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DATE / TIME | LOCATION / WEBSITE |
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Edge of Chaos Kickoff Event Two great guest speakers at 8:30 AM and 12:00 PM to kickoff the week! |
Monday, April 1, 2013 Lunch Seminar: 12:00 - 1:00 PM |
The Edge of Chaos - 4th Floor Lister Hill Library
Website: http://www.soph.uab.edu/NPHW/kickoff |
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5th Annual Public Health Research Day annual event stimulates networking among students and faculty, celebrates our commitment to scientific discovery and expresses our appreciation to our university and community collaborators. |
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 |
UAB Campus Recreation Center
Click here to register: www.soph.uab.edu/researchday/registrationform |
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Public Health Research Day Luncheon |
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 |
UAB Campus Recreation Center
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Lou Wooster Public Health Hero Award Breakfast Special Guest Speaker: TBA |
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 |
The Edge of Chaos - 4th Floor Lister Hill Library |
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PHSA Movie Screening: ESCAPE FIRE: A FIGHT TO RESCUE AMERICAN HEALTHCARE |
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 5:30 - 7:30 PM |
Hill University Center |
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Wicked Problem Case Competition All the easy problems have been solved, leaving us with what Professor John Kao calls “Wicked Problem”, those highly complex problems whose potential solutions require creative, interdisciplinary thinking. |
Thursday, April 4, 2013 |
Ryals Building, Room 107 |
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KORONISFEST: For the Public's Health 4th Annual Public Services Announcement (PSA) and Poster Contest |
Thursday, April 4, 2013 Screening: 6:00 PM
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The Edge of Chaos - 4th Floor Lister Hill Library Website: www.koronisfest.org |
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Wicked Health Problem Challenge Competing Schools: Public Health, Business, Honors College, Dentistry, Nursing, Education |
Friday, April 5, 2013 10:00 AM |
The Edge of Chaos - 4th Floor Lister Hill Library |
OTHER EVENTS
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| Alabama Public Health Association Annual Meeting |
April 3 - 5, 2013 |
Hill University Center |
| REGISTRATION FEE | April 3 - 5, 2013 | UAB Student Fee is $50 ($25 to be paid by student with the remaining $25 to be paid by AlPHA\UAB) Students who register for the conference will have to also complete an request for the $25 discount. • AlPHA Members: $160 • Non-Members: $185 Register for the AlPHA Conference
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| ALPHA Poster Session |
April 4, 2013 |
UAB Alumni Hall Registration forms available here: www.soph.uab.edu/alpha_poster
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Alabama Environmental Health Association
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April 3 - 5, 2013 |
The Edge of Chaos - 4th Floor Lister Hill Library
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