Department of Public Health To Host Events in Celebration of National Public Health Week

The Arcadia University Department of Public Health is hosting a series of events during National Public Health Week (April 7-13). Any questions about the following events can be sent to mitchelld@arcadia.edu.

Monday, April 7

Hands-Only CPR Training

1-2 p.m., Commons Meeting Rooms

Join our upcoming Hands-Only CPR Training session and gain lifesaving skills that can make a real difference!

Tuesday, April 8

Equine Therapy: Mini Therapy Horse

1:30-2:30 p.m., Haber Green

Visit with Vinnie the mini therapy horse! Learn how Vinnie serves people living with disabilities and other health disorders.

Wednesday, April 9

Careers and PBH Topics Panel

5:30-6:30 p.m., Grey Towers Castle

Public Health professionals share their expertise.

Student Networking Mixer

6:30-7:30 p.m., Grey Towers Castle

Meet the panelists and mingle with Arcadia students.

Thursday, April 10

Speaker Series (Virtual) - The Forgotten Epidemic: Pediatric HIV

12:20-1:30 p.m., via Zoom, Commons Meeting Rooms 1-3

Speaker: Jean Armas, MPH, Program Manager at Global Strategies

• American Public Health Association Leader
• International Health Governing Councilor
• Global Maternal and Child Health Network
• Technology and Innovation Committee Chair

Speaker Series - Sustainable Water Practices

2-3:15 p.m., Commons Meeting Rooms 1-3

Speaker: Jackie O'Neil, Penn State Watershed Steward

• Water usability strategy and design
• Sustainable Home Developer: LEED Gold Homes
• Philadelphia Sustainability Award
• Ecovillage Developer
• Township Environmental Advisory Council Member