Submitted by Tiffany Luu, Development Manager
This year, National Public Health Week (NPHW) is celebrated on April 5-11, 2021.
So what is public health?
The American Public Health Association (APHA), leader of NPHW defines it as, “promoting and protecting the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play.” Here at Esperança, we believe that your race, education, income, and zip code should NOT determine the quality of your health or success.
Professionals and organizations like Esperança working in public health focus on the prevention of people getting sick or injured, rather treatment after the fact. If you are a supporter of Esperança, then YOU are an advocate for public health!
You might wonder, “what’s my role in public health?”
What can I do?
Well – I ask you to think about this past year with the COVID-19 pandemic. You played a role in preventing the spread of COVID by socially distancing, wearing a mask, and getting your COVID vaccination.
We’ve spent the past year physically distancing for the safety of others, but our sense of community grew stronger than ever – we connected with friends, relatives, support groups and more, all virtually! As we continue to find new ways to connect with our global community, we must remember how important it is for everyone to work together – and I can think of no better way to start than with this year’s NPHW theme, Building Bridges to Better Health.
You can make a difference by exploring the daily themes for NPHW 2021, where each day focuses on a specific public health topic. – Check out what might interest you and how you can make a difference!
- Monday: Rebuilding
- Tuesday: Advancing Racial Equity
- Wednesday: Strengthening Community
- Thursday: Galvanizing Climate Justice
- Friday: Building COVID-19 Resilience
- Saturday: Uplifting Mental Health and Wellness
- Sunday: Elevating the Essential and Health Workforce
You & Esperança: A Public Health Force
Here at Esperança we provide health education and promote healthy behaviors to live a healthier lifestyle free of chronic illnesses. We are committed to building healthy communities with our vision in health equity for all.
JOIN US! Get involved and learn more about public health in your global community by attending an upcoming info session:
On April 7th at 11AM MST, hear from Esperança’s International and Domestic Program Directors, Anna Ortiz and Maria Valenzuela, to see the impact you’ve made on Esperança’s communities and how public health correlates to our programs and services. April 7 at 11 AM (MST) – Register here.
On April 28 at 11AM MST, join International Program Director, Anna Ortiz, with special guest – Will Humble, Executive Director for the Arizona Public Health Association (AzPHA) and former Health Director for the Arizona Department of Health Services for an update on COVID Vaccinations. We will receive the latest news for AZ, the United States and globally for COVAX. Register here.
See you then!
