National Public Health Week - April 7-13, 2008
Over the past year, the American public’s concern about climate change has reached an unparalleled level. The media reports new scientific findings on a daily basis and local, state and national policy-makers have made it clear that serious real climate effects are a matter of when, not if.
The public health community can help make the connection between the way we lead our lives, our impact on the planet and the planet’s impact on our health. By highlighting these links, we can help Americans make choices and lead lifestyles that are healthy for them, their families, their communities and the climate. Doing so will help communities prepare to manage and lessen the impacts of climate change.
Since 1996, APHA has organized National Public Health Week and developed campaigns to educate the public, policy-makers, and public health professionals about issues important to improving the public’s health. By making climate change the theme for 2008, the public health community is changing how society addresses this unprecedented challenge.
Below are a list of National Public Health Week events occurring in the Philadelphia area:
Water Testing - Chester County Health Department
April 7, 2008 @ 8:30 AM
Chester County residents on wells, bring your water in for free water testing. Appointment required, call 610-344-6249. Government Services Center Lab, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester.
Climate Change and the Nation’s Health Seminar - AREUFIT Health Services
April 8, 2008 @ 8:00 AM
In observance of National Public Health Week, AREUFIT Health Services will be coordinating a seminar: Climate Change and the Nation’s Health. Through presentations, demonstrations and activities, you will learn the science behind climate change and make the connection between climate change and its effect on various aspects of human health. Click here for more information.
Information Day - Montgomery County Health Department
April 8, 2008 @ 11:00 AM
Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, 101 New Mill Road, Oaks, PA, held by the Montgomery County Health Department. Information available about Health Department programs related to the 2008 topic Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance, such as Extreme Heat, Lyme Disease. Call 610-278-5117 for more information.
Physicians’ Role In Climate Change - College of Physicians of Philadelphia
April 8, 2008 @ 5:30 PM
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia presents its Section on Public Health Recognition Night: Physicians’ Role In Climate Change featuring Erica Frank, MD, MPH, Professor, Departments of Health Care and Epidemiology and Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Section Recognition Awards will be presented to Friends Center Corporation and PhillyCarShare. Followed by a program co-sponsored with the Philadelphia Public Health Student Council featuring The Food Trust and Green Plan Philadelphia. Program will include a complimentary reception. Click here for more information.
Response to Climate Change in Philadelphia - Thomas Jefferson University
April 9, 2008 @ 12:00 PM
The Public Health Response to Climate Change in Philadelphia. Do you wonder how climate change affects your health? Are you concerned about the air quality in the city? What can you do to protect your own health and the health of your community? This event is an opportunity to listen to perspectives on climate change and explore innovative solutions and strategies for improving health and energy efficiency. Jefferson Alumni Hall, Thomas Jefferson University, 10th and Locust Street, Philadelphia. To register for this program, please contact Lisa Chosed by April 2, 2008 at (215) 503‐0174 or . Click here for more information.
Your Health, Your Home, Your Neighborhood - Drexel University School of Public Health
April 9, 2008 @ 5:00 PM
The Drexel University School of Public Health presents an event fair featuring booths from all aspects of environmentally friendly lifestyle habits. Followed by an expert panel discussion that will connect climate change, our health, and green economy. Call (562) 841-9993 or email for more information. Bossone Research Center, Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets, Philadelphia. Click here for more information.
School of Public Health - Chester County Health Department
April 9, 2008 @ 6:30 PM
Representatives of the Health Department will be discussing the Public Health Programs available to residents and the impact these programs have made on the community over the past 40 years. These include Environmental Health, Communicable Disease Control, Chronic Disease, Maternal and Child Health Services, Public Health Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and Public Health Laboratory. Click here for more information.
Let’s Eat Out - Chester County Health Department
April 10, 2008 @ 11:00 AM
In honor of Public Health Week (April 7-13), the Chester County Health Department and participating smoke-free restaurants are happy to offer a 10% discount on your lunch menu on Thursday, April 10th.
Public Health Week Event - Poster/Essay Contest Award Ceremony
April 11, 2008 @ 6:00 PM
This year, Drexel University School of Public Health is proud to sponsor an art/essay contest for kids attending the Boys and Girls Clubs throughout Philadelphia for National Public Health Week. Giving the children of Philadelphia an opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas towards climate change is not only a creative way to engage youth in promoting an important public health message, but will help illustrate the importance of how crucial it is for everyone to take the first step and prepare themselves for a public health threat. The art contest is open to children in 1st through 8th grade while the essay contest is open for youth in high school. The posters/essays will be on display on Wednesday, April 9th from 5-6pm outside of the Mitchell Auditorium in the Bossone Building on Drexel University’s main campus. This year’s award ceremony for the National Public Health Week Poster/Essay Contest will be at the Fairmount Park Boys and Girls Club on Friday, April 11, 2008 from 11am to 1pm. It is located at: 1100 Poplar Street, Philadelphia. Click here for more information.
Climate Change Panel - Chester County Health Department
April 11, 2008 @ 6:00 PM
The Chester County Health Department will host a Climate Change Panel. Three panelists and a moderator will discuss how climate change is affecting the environment in Chester County. Click here for more information.
Information Day - Montgomery County Health Department
April 12, 2008 @ 11:00 AM
Norristown Farm Park, near the Norristown High School entrance on Whitehall Road, held by the Montgomery County Health Department. Information available about Health Department programs related to the 2008 topic Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance, such as Extreme Heat, Lyme Disease. Call 610-278-5117 for more information.