Just two weeks ago, officials at Duke University approved the first global health major. At Stanford, student interest in public health fostered the growth of the “Center for Innovation in Global Health.” And here at Yale, History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health is one of the fastest growing majors. Clearly, public health has galvanized a network of college students. The discipline offers the opportunity to engage with international and domestic communities, embrace interdisciplinary economic, political, and social concerns, and produce real-life, visionary results.
Between April 1st and April 7th, Yale will host National Public Health Week, observed nationwide as a time to recognize public health concerns and advocate for better public health benefits. Communities, towns, and universities across the country will host events on a variety of public health issues, highlighting the cross-disciplinary nature of public health. Here at Yale, the five weekdays of National Public Health Week will cover five main themes: New Haven Public Health, Women’s Health, Public Health Beyond Borders, Public Health On The Hill, and De-Stress Your Life!
Keep posted for discussions on the Yale-New Haven Hospital and St. Raphael’s merger, an important change for the New Haven Community. Look out for a panel on American midwives and a screening of No Woman, No Cry, a powerful documentary on the risks for pregnant woman worldwide. Contribute to a conversation with Master Elizabeth Bradley on the side effects of care in an international setting. Attend a panel on the bioethics of genetic testing and tissue preservation. Or, explore the Yale Art Gallery, with a special guided tour on public health pieces. Above all, recognize the impact that public health has on your life each day. National Public Health Week is not only a time to celebrate all that public health has accomplished, but to push for further advances and research!
Go public health! And check out our posters with a schedule of events below!