It's National Public Health Week, and this month's episode features seven amazing guest speakers who talk about the daily themes of this year's NPHW.  The overarching theme for NPHW this year is Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.  Keep reading to learn more about the UB students, faculty, and community members that made this episode so engaging. 

Themes:
Community - Annamarie Malik 
Anna is a current Master of Public Health student, studying in the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior at UB.  She is currently working in the Dean's Office of SPHHP, assisting with outreach, recruitment, and communications.  Anna is passionate about health communications, nutrition, and food insecurity, and she hopes to find a job in the public health field when she graduates with her MPH this May.

Violence Prevention - Dr. Akua Gyamerah,  DrPH, MPH

Reproductive and Sexual Health - Danise Wilson, MPH
Danise has served as the Executive Director for Erie Niagara Area Health Education Center (ENAHEC) since 2016 where she works to create and train a diverse health workforce through career exposure programs, mentorship, and increasing understanding of cultural competency. She acts as a change agent for those within her community by addressing social determinants, educational opportunities, and practicing career exploration activities. 

Mental Health - Dr. Christine Linkie, MS, PhD

Rural Health - Dr. Frank Cerny, PhD, MD

Accessibility - Dr. Albina Minlikeeva, PhD

Food and Nutrition - Dr. Jennifer Temple, PhD


Resources:
National Public Health Week Website

Credits: 
Host/Writers: Sarah Robinson
Guests: Annamarie Malik, Dr. Akua Gyamerah, Danise Wilson, Dr. Christine Linkie, Dr. Frank Cerny, Dr. Albina Minlikeeva, Dr. Jennifer Temple
Production Assistant/Audio Editor: Sarah Robinson
Theme Music: Dr. Sungmin Shin, DMA 

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