Public health is more than just health care. It's the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are free from pollution. It's making sure our food and water are safe to eat and drink. It's also the relationships we foster in our communities. We're all interconnected. When we all come together to support public health, all of us — individuals, families, communities and the public health field — can achieve the goals of public health.
Each day of National Public Health Week focuses on a pressing public health topic.
For more about this national movement check out nphw.org.
Get your walk on! Open to anyone in and related to the UB and Western New York communities, accept this month-long challenge to step on your own or with a team. Submit your progress every step of the way, and win great prizes.
The American Occupational Therapy Association celebrates OT Month in April and the more than 213,000 occupational therapists, OT assistants and students who help create fuller lives for clients and their families.
π APHA Kickoff Forum
Join a conversation about the intersections of public health and how public health professionals can collaborate with and learn from community leaders to build trust and a strong foundation for health equity. Our keynote speaker is climate and outdoors activist Pattie Gonia. nphw.org/Events/APHA-NPHW-Events
2 to 3 p.m.
π₯Sex Ed Egg Hunt
Join the UB Public Health Club for the Annual Sexual Education Egg Hunt! Questions? Contact ubpubclub@gmail.com
5 p.m. | Student Union | UB North Campus
π¨ Emergency Preparedness Trivia
Test your knowledge on emergency preparedness!Learn new ways and strategies to be ready in case of an emergency.
Register: https://bit.ly/4bZXFyg
6 p.m. | Via Zoom
π₯¦Double Up Food Bucks
Speak to representatives from Double Up Food Bucks about how SNAP recipients can get a dollar-for-dollar match on fresh produce.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Student Union, 215 | UB North Campus
π² Public Health/EEH Trivia
The EEH GSA will be offering a chance to show off your public health knowledge to win prizes. All you have to do is spin the wheel and get the questions right!
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Harriman Hall Lobby
π Pet Therapy
Pet-facilitated therapy is a guided interaction between a person and trained animal with the purpose of improving physical and mental health. All students, faculty and staff are invited to beat the stress of the semester with Riley the Therapy Dog!
12 to 2 p.m. | Biomedical Education Building Atrium |UB South Campus
π’ Hiring Summit – Virtual
The Hiring Summit connects students looking for full-time job and internship opportunities with recruiters who are looking to hire a diverse slate of candidates. Register: https://bit.ly/3wMd7hc
12 to 3 p.m.
β️Hands-Only CPR & AED Awareness
Hands-Only CPR can be just as effective as conventional CPR. Learn what Hands-Only CPR is and how to give it along with AED awareness in this non-certification presentation and hands-on demonstration. Open to the public. Register: https://bit.ly/SPHHP-cpr
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Farber Hall, G26 | UB South Campus
π UB Alumni Wednesday Webinar Series: UB Veggie Van--Innovating How Our Campuses Think About Food Access
This webinar will feature the UB Veggie Van journey from the history and inception of the university’s own mobile market, to seeing it in practice, to the future of strengthening a hub of nutrition security innovation and the possibilities ahead. Join Leah Vermont, assistant director of community outreach and partnerships, and Angelica Tutasi Lozada, predoctoral associate, as they give an in-depth look at Veggie Van and their admirable vision for change. Register: https://bit.ly/alumni-veggie-van
12 to 1 p.m. | Via Zoom
π’ Hiring Summit – In-Person
The Hiring Summit connects students looking for full-time job and internship opportunities with recruiters who are looking to hire a diverse slate of candidates. Register: https://bit.ly/3wMd7hc
12 to 3 p.m. | Center for the Arts Atrium | UB North Campus
APHA Climate Advocay Webinar
β️ Climate Advocacy Webinar
Join this webinar on climate advocacy for public health professionals in collaboration with ecoAmerica and Health Care Without Harm. Free continuing education credits! nphw.org/Events/APHA-NPHW-Events
1 to 2 p.m.
π Wellness Wednesday "Motivation to Make Healthier Lifestyle Choices"
Hear from UB graduate dietician students from the School of Public Health and Health Professions as they discuss "Motivation to Make Healthier Lifestyle Choices" and specifically discuss diet and nutrition, and healthy cooking options. Register: www.tinyurl.com/CSTEPNutritionMonth
3 p.m. | 310 Capen (library) | UB North Campus
π Housing & Public Health Webinar
Join us as we engage in an enlightening discussion with Anna Falicov, Buffalo Site Director of Home HeadQuarters Inc., during National Public Health Week. Together, we will explore the critical issues of lead poisoning, substandard rental housing, and housing's profound impact on health. Anna brings her expertise to shed light on the complexities surrounding these topics. By examining these issues, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by communities and identify opportunities for positive change. Join us as we strive to elevate the dialogue on housing and health. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field and contribute to meaningful discussions on public health. Registration required. Registration
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | On Zoom
π€ How to Help a Sexual Assault Survivor
Every academic year, hundreds of new and incoming students reported experiencing sexual violence. Learn how to respond if someone you know experiences sexual violence. Participants will learn how to help others recover from rape and sexual assault, tap into local resources and get involved with prevention efforts at UB. (Impact warning: sexual assault can be a difficult and impactful subject. Please consider your own experiences before attending this program.) Zoom link: https://bit.ly/49Gfz7Q
2 to 2:50 p.m. | Farber Hall, Room 137 or Via Zoom | UB South Campus
π Harm Reduction & Naloxone Training
Medication for Addiction Treatment and Electronic Referrals (MATTERS) Network and Erie County Department of Health will present on the innovative harm-reduction strategies being deployed across New York State. Attendees will also receive a free naloxone (Narcan) training. Register: https://bit.ly/3Tny9M4
4 to 6 p.m. | Farber Hall, Room 144 | UB South Campus
π¨ APHA NPHW Events
Thursday is Public Health Workforce Day, a time to honor the hard work and commitment of those who have dedicated their lives and careers to protecting the public's health. In celebration, APHA will be offering free continuing education credit webinars to support growth in the field. nphw.org/Events/APHA-NPHW-Events
π©ββοΈ Sexual Health, HIV and PrEP Education
Representatives from Evergreen Health and YOU Center for Wellness will be available to educate students about sexual health and HIV prevention. Come say hello and check out the fun giveaways while learning how to protect yourself and your community.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
β️Indigenous Health & Environment Guest Speaker: Sages and Sweetgrass – Dinah Lou Porter
Hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Indigenous Studies Dinah Lou Porter, Akwesasne Mohawk, will present on the traditional uses of sages and sweetgrass among Indigenous communities.
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | 108 Capen Hall | UB North Campus
πΊ️ UB Libraries | Intro to GIS, mapping, and GIS resources for public health
This webinar will highlight several mapping and data gathering tools that can be used for public health research. Tools featured in the webinar include Esri’s ArcGIS suite and free open-source alternatives to ArcGIS. This webinar is intended for all UB students with a focus on use in the fields of public health and health sciences. Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/48Icpit
11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. | Via Zoom
π£️The Seventeenth Annual Saxon Graham Lecture “The evolution of nutrition and cancer prevention guidelines through a personal lens”
UB alumna Elisa Bandera, PhD, is an epidemiologist focused on the nutritional epidemiology of female hormonal cancer prevention and survival. Box lunch provided for in-person registrants. Hosted by the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health. Register: http://bit.ly/2024SaxonGrahamLecture
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Hayes Hall 403 and via Zoom | UB South Campus
π₯«Empowering Health Through Nutrition: Innovative Approaches to Food Access
Led by members of the Field & Fork Network's Double Up Food Bucks team, this presentation explores the impact of nutrition on public health and the challenges of food access in underserved areas. It highlights the Double Up Food Bucks NY program's successful strategies not only for enhancing community access to fresh, nutritious produce but also for supporting New York farmers and bolstering local economies. Register: https://bit.ly/ub-doubleup
4 to 5 p.m. | Farber Hall, Room 144 | UB South Campus
π CPR Course: Basic Life Support
The BLS course covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of a bag mask), foreign body airway obstructions, and automated external defibrillation. Intended audience includes healthcare providers and those needing a credential (card) for CPR course completion. Open to the public. Fee: $55. Register: https://bit.ly/433KA2Y
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | 105 Clark Hall | UB South Campus
β Solar Eclipse Viewing
On the afternoon of Apr. 8, Western New York will experience one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena: a total solar eclipse. On that day, the Sun and Moon will align over WNY, encompassing everyone in our region in what is called the path of totality. Learn about UB's eclipse activities:
π The 17th Glen E. Gresham Lecture
Virginia Stoffel, PhD, associate professor emerita at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will present "Compassion: an approach to self-care; a tool in research and teaching; a core value guiding leadership and practice in the rehabilitation and public health professions." Learn more: https://bit.ly/2024-gresham
4:30 p.m. | 148 Diefendorf Hall or via Zoom | UB South Campus
π€ UB Pride & Service Day 2024
Get your steps in by participating in volunteer activities throughout the community. Write in "SPHHP" to volunteer with others from the School of Public Health & Health Professions! Register by April 5: https://bit.ly/49DKAcx
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Greiner Hall
π₯Ό Intraprofessional Education Activity in OT Practice
UB ‘s Occupational Therapy Program welcomes students from SUNY Erie Community College OT program for an Intraprofessional Education Activity. Students from the occupational therapy assistant program at SUNY-Erie will be doing a case-based lab discussion with occupational therapy students from UB. The activity will focus on common areas of professional knowledge, as well as role delineation between OT and OTA practitioners. (Note: This event is restricted to students from UB’s OT program who are taking OT 382 and SUNY-Erie students taking OT 250.)
π UB Giving Day
You’re part of UB’s True Blue family and we know we can achieve greatness when we come together. Beginning on April 17, join us for UB Giving Day—a 24-hour, community driven fundraising challenge that gives us the chance to deliver big opportunities to our students. Leaderboards and challenges spark friendly competition, the hashtag #UBGivingDay builds awareness and excitement, but it’s YOU, your dedication, and generosity fueling innovation, transforming lives, and illuminating all that’s possible at UB and beyond. UB Giving Day 2024 (buffalo.edu)
π The 13th Annual Global Health Day Symposium: Nutrition and Global Health Impacts
he Office of Global Health Initiatives (OGHI) hosts the Global Health Day Symposium each April to bring together experts researching global health issues. Please join us April 19 to explore the impact of nutrition on global health. Marian L Neuhouser, PhD, RD, professor and program head at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, is the keynote speaker. Register: https://bit.ly/oghi-symposium
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Farber Hall - Room G26 | UB South Campus
π§π« Evening with a Scholar
UBOT Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society presents an evening with Loera Rosen, OT, and Director of Leadership Development, Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester. Topic: Motherhood, OT, and Family Wellness. Free CE for NY State licensed OTs and OTAs. Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3P1MRFR
4 p.m. | Via Zoom
π¬ 2024 J. Warren Perry Poster Day
This annual event features graduate students and their faculty mentors showcasing posters that depict research, integrative/cumulative projects and service projects to a school-wide audience.
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Harriman Hall, Room 105 | UB South Campus
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