UCLA Fielding to begin student-led National Public Health Week programs

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health will host a series of student-led events tied to National Public Health Week, April 6-12.

“Here at Fielding, National Public Health Week has mainly been a student-organized and student-driven event, and we take pride in that, as it puts their passions and efforts front and center,” said Dr. Julienne Jose-Chen, UCLA Fielding’s senior assistant dean for student services. “It’s also a great opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to showcase their expertise and knowledge, and for the greater UCLA campus to learn more about important public health issues that impact us all.”

This year's theme is Ready. Set. Action!

This week allows the UCLA Fielding community to take a moment to recognize how public health improves individuals' daily lives, safeguards families, extends life spans, and strengthens communities. National Public Health Week (NPHW) is also a chance to honor public health workers who work every day, and to advocate for policies and practices that promote good health for all.

The FSPH Central Student Services Offices have been working with various student organizations and offices across campus to plan an exciting and engaging week of events for NPHW at UCLA Fielding. Events include:

• "From Local Action to Global impact: Responding to War and Disaster” – Environmental Health Sciences Student Association (EHSSA) & Office of Public Health Practice (OPHP) collaboration event;
• “Turning Awareness into Action: Strengthening HIV Advocacy" with Natalie Sanchez, MPH
• “Amplifying Our Voices through Art” – Poster Workshop with Julio Salgado;
• Undergraduate Public Health Fair with Bruins Public Health;

and more.

For more information, including learning more about how to get involved with NPHW, please reach out to Kaelyn Duke at kcduke@ph.ucla.edu.