Yoga, Farmers' Market Shopping Experience Part of National Public Health Week Activities

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 6, 2015) — The University of Kentucky College of Public Health is encouraging the campus community to strive toward becoming the healthiest generation during National Public Health Week (NPHW), April 6 through April 11. 

Sponsored by the American Public Health Association (APHA), the annual celebration seeks to bring communities together in recognition of public health and highlight health issues that are important to improving health at the local, regional and national level. As part of this year’s campaign, the College of Public Health will hold a series of events designed to educate, inform and raise awareness within the campus community of public health issues and concerns.  All students, staff and faculty are invited to participate in free daily events, which include:

·         Monday, April 6

o   11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – NPHW Kick Off on the Student Center Patio

·         Wednesday, April 8

o   11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CPH 115 – APHA Panel Discussion with students who attended the APHA conference this year

o   12 to 1 p.m. in Wethington 411 – How to Stop Worrying and Love the Farmers' Market

·         Thursday, April 9

o   5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Martin Luther King Center – Race, Money, and Health expert panel

·         Friday, April 10

o   12 to 1 p.m. on Scovell Hall lawn – Yoga

·         Saturday, April 11

o   7 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Fifth Third Pavilion Downtown – Participants are encouraged to put their new shopping skills to the test at the Lexington Farmers' Market

The theme of this year’s initiative is creating the healthiest nation in one generation.  Each of the activities planned by the College of Public Health is designed to encourage healthier lifestyles and healthier communities.  Those participating in NPHW events are invited to tag photos of the activities using #ukcphnphw.

MEDIA CONTACT: Sarah Noble, sarah.noble@uky.edu; Elizabeth Adams, elizabethadams@uky.edu