The weeklong series, supported by the PEDIMENTS Research Project, brings together students, faculty, staff, and community partners from the Miller School of Medicine and the School of Nursing and Health Studies to engage with key issues shaping public health.

National Public Health Week promotes public health’s role in fostering healthy and resilient communities. This year’s theme, “Ready. Set. Action,” covers communication, climate, health equity, and community engagement. Featured events include the Department of Public Health Sciences Roundtables launch and a Community Partner Meet and Greet.

A Week Focused on Public Health Priorities

• Monday, April 6: Public health communication programming includes a Public Health Alumni Career Panel at the Medical Campus and a screening of Cancer Detectives at the Coral Gables campus.
• Tuesday, April 7: Features climate action with the DPHS Roundtable “Heat, Tropical Cyclones, and Health Risks,” a blood drive at the Medical Campus, student-led roundtables, and activities at the Coral Gables Arboretum.
• Wednesday, April 8: Centers on health equity with a keynote from Dr. Denys Lau, the editor of the American Journal of Public Health, plus community engagement and a T-shirt drive at the Medical Campus.
• Thursday, April 9: Spotlights leadership and collaboration through a Community Partner Meet and Greet.
• Friday, April 10: Focuses on resilience and prevention, offering a PEDIMENTS mini-session on chronic disease and a meditation workshop.
• Saturday, April 11: The week wraps up with a Community Advocacy symposium on global cannabis policy, psychedelics, and addiction prevention.

Engagement Across the University

Events will take place across the Miller School of Medicine, the School of Nursing and Health Studies, and the Coral Gables campus, offering opportunities for participation across disciplines.

Attendees can engage with faculty and community partners, explore research, and connect with public health leaders. The full schedule and registration are available on the events page.

Written by Deycha Torres Hernández, published March 30, 2026.