April 3-9: Arcadia University Celebrates National Public Health Week, Additional Events Planned for Later in April
Arcadia University’s Department of Public Health is marking National Public Health Week with events and resources for the University community from April 3-9, 2023. From Monday, April 3, to Friday, April 7, stop by Public Health’s table in the Chat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for resources, games, giveaways, and raffle prizes. There will also be a walking group on those five days that meets in front of the Commons at noon. Everyone is welcome!
Monday, April 3
1–2 p.m. Yoga with Dejenaba Gordon, assistant professor of Public Health
Castle Mirror Room
Bring your yoga mat and water bottle.
4–5:30 p.m. Being a Disease Detective: Epidemiology and Community with Monica Giacomucci ’17MPH, Epidemiology Research Associate with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Epidemiology, and this year’s Vomachka Award recipient
Castle Mirror Room
Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, April 4
2–4 p.m. Trauma 101 Workshop presented by The Bucks-Mont Collaborative
Commons Meeting Rooms
Space is limited; register here
Wednesday, April 5
12:30–1:30 p.m. Introduction of Domestic Violence Presentation by Laurel House
Commons Meeting Rooms
Thursday, April 6
10 a.m.–1 p.m. Creative Stress Relief
The Chat
6–7:30 p.m. Managing Crisis and Self-Care as a Community Leader with Noelle Foizen, Director of the Opioid Response Unit for the City of Philadelphia
Brubaker 201
Light refreshments will be served.
Friday, April 7
11 a.m.–noon Discover how equine therapy benefits people living with disabilities
Haber Green
Wellness Services is also sponsoring three public health events that coincide with this month.
Thursday, April 6
5–7 p.m. The S Word movie screening and discussion, sponsored by Wellness Services, Active Minds, and The Hidden Opponent. Food provided.
Commons Meeting Room 2
Friday, April 14, and Thursday, April 20
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Student Health Services is partnering with Bebashi Transition to Hope for free HIV and STI testing
When you come for your appointment, you will be entered into a raffle for an Amazon gift card! If you can’t make it during these times, STI and HIV screening is always available in Student Health Services. Call 215-572-2966 or make an appointment through the Portal Guard-Patient Portal (Medicat).
Wednesday, April 19
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Vape Buyback: Trade in your vape for Arcadia swag!
The Chat (Wellness Wednesday table)
If you can’t make it during this time, stop by Student Health Services anytime before the end of the semester to trade in your vape.
