Public Health Week
Public Health is Where You Are
Each year, during the first full week of April, Loyola University Chicago’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health recognizes National Public Health Week (NPHW). Hosted by the American Public Health Association (APHA) for the past 25 years, NPHW brings together communities to celebrate the power of prevention, advocate for healthy and fair policies, share strategies for increasing health equity, and champion the role of a strong public health system.
This year’s theme calls us to recognize the profound connection between the health of a person and the community. The places where we are, physically, mentally, and societally, affect our health and well-being. By understanding these intersections, all of us–educators, researchers, students, community partners, elected officials–can find new ways to build more equitable, healthy, and safe communities.
Join us in observing National Public Health Week 2022 and become part of a growing movement to create the healthiest nation in one generation.
GET INVOLVED
THE LOYOLA PROJECT SCREENING
The film focuses on the 1963 Loyola Ramblers team that not only won the national championship, but also broke racial barriers and changed basketball forever. It was produced by the award-winning O’Malley Creadon Productions.
The film focuses on the 1963 Loyola Ramblers team that not only won the national championship, but also broke racial barriers and changed basketball forever. It was produced by the award-winning O’Malley Creadon Productions.
On April 5, Parkinson School alumni and members of the health community are invited to a highly anticipated school-sponsored screening of The Loyola Project through a health equity lens. Racial injustice is a key driver of health inequities among communities of color. If we are to build a healthier, more equitable world, we must recognize and confront structural racism and its impact on health outcomes. The Parkinson School event will include a screening, reception, and discussion of the film as it relates to the legacy of the ‘63 team and its impact on racial justice and health equity.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
5 p.m.
Loyola University Chicago – Water Tower Campus
16 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Schreiber Center, Wintrust Hall, 9th Fl
If you missed the screening, we encourage you to see the film if you can. The Loyola Project website has more information.
PANELISTS
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Dominique Jordan Turner Vice President of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Loyola University Chicago |
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Elaine Morrato Founding Dean Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health |
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Maya Watson Director of the Maywood Medical-Legal Partnership School of Law Loyola University Chicago |
COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION SUMMIT
Dr. Mark Cichon, Professor and Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, stands in a trauma bay at Loyola Medicine in Maywood. Cichon, along with Loyola Medicine Staff Chaplain Rev. Michael Hayes started Loyola Stands.
Gun violence is a growing public health crisis. In Chicago alone, 3,766 people were shot in 2021. To make our communities safer, we must take a comprehensive, public health approach.
Join us for the third annual Community Advocacy and Violence Prevention Summit, a multidisciplinary gathering of experts in the areas of public health, medicine, nursing, law, and criminal justice as well as community partners, government officials, and other stakeholders.
Hosted by the Loyola Stands Against Gun Violence Committee, the annual summit aims to highlight current efforts to address community violence in the Chicago area and enhance collaboration to advance these efforts. Attend in person or virtually!
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Loyola University Chicago – Health Sciences Campus
2160 S. 1st St, Maywood, IL, 60153
*This event is eligible for two EGR credits, CCGH Support Lecture credit, and a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).
FEATURED SPEAKER
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Fred Guttenberg Author, gun safety advocate, Parkland HS parent Founder Orange Ribbons for Jaime |
ENGAGE WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
NPHW 2022 TWITTER CHAT
Join the APHA on April 6 from 1-2 p.m. (CT) as it hosts the biggest public health conversation of the year! The National Public Health Week Twitter Chat is a chance to share your successes and learn from public health leaders and organizations big and small.
PARKINSON SOCIAL MEDIA
Throughout NPHW, we will be sharing compelling stories about Parkinson students, faculty, and staff and their ongoing work to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities.
Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to learn more and get daily updates. Like, comment, or repost using the hashtag #NPHW; or share your own #NPHW stories by tagging the Parkinson School!
ENGAGE WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
NPHW 2022 TWITTER CHAT
Join the APHA on April 6 from 1-2 p.m. (CT) as it hosts the biggest public health conversation of the year! The National Public Health Week Twitter Chat is a chance to share your successes and learn from public health leaders and organizations big and small.
PARKINSON SOCIAL MEDIA
Throughout NPHW, we will be sharing compelling stories about Parkinson students, faculty, and staff and their ongoing work to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities.
Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to learn more and get daily updates. Like, comment, or repost using the hashtag #NPHW; or share your own #NPHW stories by tagging the Parkinson School!