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University of Memphis School of Public Health Celebrates National Public Health Week

The University of Memphis School of Public Health (SPH) is proud to join the nationwide celebration of National Public Health Week (NPHW), April 7-11, 2025, with a series of engaging and educational activities designed to promote health and wellness.

Sponsored by the American Public Health Association (APHA), National Public Health Week highlights key public health issues and encourages communities to take action for a healthier future. The SPH is excited to align its programming with APHA’s recommendations, offering students, faculty, and community members opportunities to connect, learn, and engage in public health advocacy.

A Week Full of Impactful Events

This year’s NPHW theme, “It Starts Here,” encourages institutions and individuals to take meaningful steps toward improving health for all. The University of Memphis SPH will host the following events to inspire conversation, action, and awareness:

Day 1: Bridge Walk
It Starts Here: Your Health is Our Mission
Day 2: PHSA Guest Speaker
Advocacy Starts Here: Amplifying Voices for Public Health
Day 3: Yoga on the Lawn
Health Equity Starts Here: OPtimizing Health For All
Day 4: Plant & Picnic
Climate Action Starts Here: Championing Resilience for Health
Day 5: Student Health Gallery
The Future of Public Health Starts Here: Strengthening the Public Health Workforce