National Public Health Week

National Public Health Week

Please join Adelphi’s Health and Wellness Team and the Public Health program for a fun week of learning and interactive activities in celebration of National Public Health Week.

This year’s theme is “It Starts Here: Your Health is Our Mission.”

National Public Health WeekNational Public Health Week 30th Anniversary!

These events are open to all community members – Public health starts with each of us making a difference in our homes and communities. It’s how the places we live, work and play affect our well-being. It’s the way we are all stronger—and healthier—together

While attending an Adelphi National Public Health event, please be sure to use the hashtag #PANTHERNPHW25!

Schedule of Events

Monday, April 7, 2025

Time Location Activity
10:00am – 2:00pm Hagedorn Hall, Parking Lot Diabetes Screening and Cardiovascular Screening
Courtesy of the Catholic Health Services Outreach Bus
11:00am – 3:00pm Ruth S. Harley University Center, Second Floor Health and Wellness Social
11:00am – 3:00pm Ruth S. Harley University Center, Second Floor Alcohol Awareness Activities
11:00am – 3:00pm Angello Alumni House Hearing Screenings
Courtesy of Hy Weinberg Speech and Hearing Center
11:00am – 3:00pm Center for Recreation and Sports, Parking Lot STD/HIV Testing
Courtesy of Planned Parenthood
11:00am – 3:00pm Ruth S. Harley University Center, Second Floor Narcan Training
11:00am – 12:00pm Hybrid: Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 213 & Virtual Borealis Dermatology Acne Education
11:00am – 12:00pm Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 214 Breast Cancer Education: How to Self Assess
Courtesy of Stony Brook Cancer Prevention
11:00am – 12:00pm Virtual Sexual Health Education and Prevention
Presented by David W. Rosenthal, DO, PhD, Medical Director of the HIV Program at Northwell Health
12:00pm – 12:45pm Woodruff Hall, Studio 304 Cardio Sculpt
12:00pm– 1:00pm Ruth S. Harley University Center Cooking Demonstration and Tasting
12:00pm– 2:30pm Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 214 Reiki of Long Island Demonstration
1:00pm – 2:00pm Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 213 It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health
1:00pm – 2:00pm Virtual Destigmatizing Substance Use and Mental Health in Our Communities
1:00pm– 1:45pm Woodruff Hall, Studio 304 Zen Yoga
2:00pm – 3:45pm Ruth S. Harley University Center, Mindfulness Center Relaxation Meditation
5:30pm– 6:00pm Woodruff Hall, Studio 304 Cycle
6:00pm– 6:45pm Woodruff Hall, Studio 304 Kickboxing

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Time Location Activity
12:00 – 1:00pm Outdoors between Linen and Eddy
Halls		 Community Garden Opportunities
Presented by the Center for Student and Community Engagement
12:15pm – 1:00pm Woodruff Hall, Studio 304 Pilates
2:00pm Ruth S. Harley University Center, Mindfulness Center Mindfulness Meditation Walk
5:00pm – 5:45pm Woodruff Hall, Studio 304 Zumba
6:00pm – 6:45pm Woodruff Hall, Functional Training Studio Fitness 101
7:00pm – 7:30pm Woodruff Hall, Studio 304

Cycle

Wednesday April 9, 2025

Time Location Activity
12:00pm Woodruff Hall, Studio 304 Zumba
1:00 – 1:45pm Ruth S. Harley University Center, Mindfulness Center Mindfulness Yoga
12:00 – 2:00pm Angello Alumni House Stop The Bleed Skills Assessment
All attending must register in person at the Health Fair on April 7th and complete the virtual course prior.
5:00pm – 5:45pm Woodruff Hall, Functional Training Studio TRX
6:00pm– 6:45pm Woodruff Hall, Studio 304 Zen Yoga

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Time Location Activity
12:15pm – 1:00pm Woodruff Hall, Studio 304 Pilates
5:00pm – 5:45pm Woodruff Hall, Functional Training Studio Cardio HIIT
7:00pm– 7:45pm Woodruff Hall, Studio 304 Cycle
6:00pm – 7:00pm Hybrid: Nexus Building, Room 274 or Virtual MPH student’s Town Hall Meeting

Friday, April 11, 2025

Time Location Activity
On-Demand Virtual Free Climate for Health Ambassador Training
4:00 – 8:00pm Center for Recreation and Sports, Gym Relay for Life

 

Collaborators and Sponsors

 

  • Health Outreach Department: Tommy Agurkis and Peer Educators
  • Hy Weinberg Speech and Hearing Center: Anne Svkarla
  • Interfaith Center: Michael Hoffner
  • Campus Recreation and Personal Training: Linda Gundrum
  • Athletics: Michael Gavagan
  • College of Nursing and Public Health: Dr. Pilar Martin, Anthony Eagan
  • CPR Demonstration
  • Breast Cancer Hotline: Stefni Bogard
  • Exercise Science and Adult Fitness Programs: John Wygand
  • Dining Services: Jennifer Schirmacher
  • Nutritional Services: Simone Gmuca
  • Health Services Center
  • Center for Student and Community Engagement: Kelsey D’Andrea
  • Panther Pantry
  • Career Closet

 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Adelphi University require that all events be accessible. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the event host identified on the event webpage; please allow for a reasonable time frame. The event host, when necessary, will collaborate with the Student Access Office.

Pursue Your Passion for Public Health

Interested in promoting health equity on both a local and global scale? Public health is a growing field that covers a wide spectrum of disciplines and issues, including communicable disease, chronic disease, health education, environmental safety, access to healthcare and healthful lifestyles.

Event Coordinators

Health and Wellness Team
Contact
E-mail
healthandwellness@adelphi.edu
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