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
