This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fordham chapter.
With April rolling around, it’s time for another health newsletter! Read through the following points to learn about some April health initiatives & health-related news:
- April 7th is World Health Day! Check out this fact sheet on universal health coverage (UHC), an important World Health organization initiative.
- Several popular breweries & food vendors will meet in Chelsea for the NYC Craft Beer Festival during the first weekend of April. Be sure to brush up on your booze safety tips – April is Alcohol Awareness Month!
- It’s also Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month. Do you know which athletes are considered more at risk for eye injury?
- Walk MS will be held on Sunday, April 28th this year. Join the outreach community in their 3-mile journey through the city!
- Medical personnel are focusing more & more on cutting-edge technology to improve the lives of their patients. Read about Dr. David Plans, founder of BioBeats, & his current belief that AI can be used to address mental health!