MUSC to host week of events during National Public Health Week 2016

MUSC will celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW) this year from April 4-10 with a variety of events planned both on and off campus.  The public is invited to all events and there is no charge.

What is Public Health and NPHW?

During NPHW, communities across the country recognize the contributions of public health initiatives and highlight issues important to improving our nation.  The theme of this year’s NPHW is “Healthiest Nation 2030” and the week will kick off with a public health fair and blood drive at the library portico in the MUSC Horseshoe on Ashley Avenue at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 4.  At noon opening remarks will be made by MUSC President Dr. David Cole, MUSC Medical Center CEO, Dr. Pat Cawley, and MUSC Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Willette Burnham.

Event highlights

Other events throughout the week include a Q&A on gun violence and prevention at Fuel Cantina, a presentation on the Zika virus, and a Friday lunch event hosted by the Colleges of Medicine and Graduate Studies.  A keynote address will be presented by Dr. Joseph (Lee) Pearson on April 6 from12:00-1:00 p.m. in 110 Bioengineering; lunch will be provided to the first 75 attendees. For a full listing of the activities throughout NPHW, please see the attached document or visit http://goo.gl/86a7mz.

Additional Resources

To learn more about National Public Health Week, visit www.nphw.org, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPublicHealthAssociation or on Twitter @NPHW. To learn more about the programs within the Department of Public Health at MUSC, please visit www.musc.edu/phs

About MUSC

In 2015, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) researchers received $247 million in total awards, were responsible for 69 new inventions and had 646 patent filings. There more than 424 members of the MUSC research faculty. Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the oldest medical school in the South. Today, MUSC continues the tradition of excellence in education, research, and patient care. MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and residents, and has nearly 13,000 employees, including approximately 1,500 faculty members. As the largest non-federal employer in Charleston, the university and its affiliates have collective annual budgets in excess of $2.2 billion. MUSC operates a 750-bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (a National Cancer Institute designated center) Level I Trauma Center, and Institute of Psychiatry. For more information on academic information or clinical services, visit musc.edu. For more information on hospital patient services, visit muschealth.org.