National Public Health Week
It Starts Here - Your Health is Our Mission
Your health begins at home and in your community. Together, we can create environments that promote mental, physical and emotional well-being for all.
Let's work to make public health a priority in East Texas. Please join us for a week of events to help educate and improve the health equity in our community and across the nation.
Scheduled Events
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Pre-Party Health Fair |
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Saturday, |
True Vine Brewing Co. 2453 Earl Campbell Pkwy. Tyler, TX 75701 |
Join us for a pre-party to celebrate National Public Health Week. This family-friendly event includes live music by Hannah Rose. Juicy J Wings and Sola Bread Co will be on site for delicious eats and we will have participation from local health partners. | |||
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Kickoff Event |
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Monday, |
Tyler Rose Garden 420 Rose Park Dr. Tyler, TX 75702 |
Kick off the week with a proclamation from Mayor Don Warren about public health in Tyler. Winners of the essay and photography contest will be announced and statements from NET Health and UT Tyler School of Health Professions will be given. Event will conclude with a group walk through the Rose Garden. | |||
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Commissioners Court |
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Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. |
Smith County Commissioners Courtroom 200 E. Ferguson Tyler, TX 75702 |
The resolution for National Public Health Week 2025 will be presented in Commissioners Court. The public is invited to attend all open meetings of the Commissioners Court. | |||
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Food & Nutrition |
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Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
East Texas Food Bank |
Come hear a presentation from Dr. Maiya Madhura, assistant professor at UT Tyler School of Health Professions, about the important role diet plays in overall health. Then learn how to prepare healthy recipes from Kinsey Thompson, Nutrition Education Manager at East Texas Food Bank. |
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Tyler City Council |
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Wednesday, April 9 9 a.m. |
City Hall, City Council Chambers |
A proclamation for National Public Health Week 2025 will be presented to the Tyler City Council. Residents are always invited to attend the meeting in person at City Hall. The Council meeting is streamed live on the City of Tyler's Facebook page. It is also available on Optimum Cable Channel 3. |
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Public Health Short Film: Invisible Shield |
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Thursday, 6-8 p.m. |
UC Mabry Theatre |
Explore how public health has increased life spans and saved countless lives from disease with a free public screening of the Invisible Shield, episodes 1 and 2. Documentary made available through PBS. |
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Grand Rounds: Addressing Cardiovascular and Brain Health in Texas |
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Friday, Noon - 1 p.m. |
UC Mabry Theatre |
Hear from Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, who serves as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Prevention for the American Heart Association (AHA), as he addresses the state of cardiovascular and brain health in Texas. |
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Spring Into Good Health |
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Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
UT Health East Texas Physicians |
Finish the week with a community health fair hosted by UT Tyler and UT Health East Texas. Activities include meeting first responders and receiving health screenings, educational materials. Food Trucks and delicious options, along with Fun Games and Activities for All Ages.
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Contest Details
It Starts Here: Your Health is Our Mission
Prompt
How does my discipline support mental health, foster neighorhood connections, or build accessible spaces to improve the public health and well-being of people in East Texas?
Eligibility
Currently enrolled graduate students
Requirements
750-1200 words, single-authored, comply with discipline formatting.
Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 23, 11:59pm
Prizes will be awarded to top three entries:
First Place: $250
Second Place: $150
Third Place: $100
For more information contact Cindy Davis at cindydavis@uttyler.edu
Theme
Participants are encouraged to submit photographs that represent public health in
East Texas. This can include images depicting healthy lifestyles, environmental health,
healthcare access, community wellness initiatives, and more.
Eligibility
Entry is free. The contest is open to East Texas residents ages 18 and older. Amateur
and professional photographers can enter. The goal is to showcase what public health means to you and how it impacts our community.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries:
First Place: $250 gift card
Second Place: $150 gift card
Third Place: $100 gift card
Complete submission by March 23rd, 2025
More InformationEvent Sponsors
Thank you to these local and national organizations who made this event possible:
- American Heart Association
- City of Tyler
- East Texas Food Bank
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
- True Vine Brewing Co.
- UT Health East Texas