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 “Ready. Set. Action!”

National Public Health Week 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 #PANTHERNPHW26!

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Time	Location	Activity
10:00am – 2:00pm	Hagedorn Hall, Parking Lot	Diabetes Screening and Cardiovascular Screening Courtesy of the Catholic Health Services Outreach Bus
10:00am – 2:00pm	Ruth S. Harley University Center, Second Floor	Health and Wellness Social
10:00am – 2:00pm	Ruth S. Harley University Center, Second Floor	Alcohol Awareness Activities
10:00am – 2:00pm	Ruth S. Harley University Center, Multicultural Center, Third Floor	Hearing Screenings Courtesy of Hy Weinberg Speech and Hearing Center
10:00am – 2:00pm	Center for Recreation and Sports, Parking Lot	STD/HIV Testing Courtesy of Planned Parenthood
10:00am – 2:00pm	Ruth S. Harley University Center, Second Floor	Narcan Training
11:00am – 12:00pm	Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 214	Suicide Awareness 101 Courtesy of Adelphi Student Counseling Center
12:00pm	Ruth S. Harley University Center, Outside Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom	Teaching Kitchen
12:15pm – 1:00pm	Woodruff Hall, Studio 304	Pilates
12:00pm– 1:00pm	Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 214	Alumni Health Panel
12:00pm – 12:30pm	Ruth S. Harley University Center, Mindfulness Center	Relaxation Meditation
1:00pm– 1:45pm	Woodruff Hall, Studio 304	Body Weight Sculpt
5:00pm–5:45pm	Woodruff Hall, Studio 304	Power Yoga

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Time	Location	Activity
12:00pm – 1:00pm	Outdoors between Linen and Eddy Halls	Community Garden Opportunities
12:00pm – 12:45pm	Woodruff Hall, Studio 304	Cardio HIIT
1:00pm – 1:45pm	Woodruff Hall, Studio 304	Mindfulness Yoga
5:15pm – 6:00pm	Woodruff Hall, Studio 304	Cycle
7:00pm – 7:45pm	Woodruff Hall, Studio 304	45/15 Interval Training

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Time	Location	Activity
12:15pm – 1:15pm	Woodruff Hall, Studio 304	Pilates/Barre
12:00pm – 2:00pm	Waldo Hall, Health Services	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, Studio 304	Hatha Yoga
6:00pm – 8:00pm	Virtual	MPH Students’ Town Hall Meeting MPH students and faculty only

Friday, April 10, 2026

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

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

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.