Celebrating National Public Health Week and Occupational Therapy Month

National Public Health Week, April 1 to 7

National Public Health Week.

Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.

Public health is more than just health care. It's the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are free from pollution. It's making sure our food and water are safe to eat and drink. It's also the relationships we foster in our communities. We're all interconnected. When we all come together to support public health, all of us — individuals, families, communities and the public health field — can achieve the goals of public health. 

Each day of National Public Health Week focuses on a pressing public health topic.

Daily Themes

  • Day 1: Civic Engagement (Monday)
  • Day 2: Healthy Neighborhoods (Tuesday)
  • Day 3: Climate Change (Wednesday)
  • Day 4: New Tools and Innovations (Thursday)
  • Day 5: Reproductive and Sexual Health (Friday)
  • Day 6: Emergency Preparedness (Saturday)
  • Day 7: Future of Public Health (Sunday)

For more about this national movement check out nphw.org.

Step Challenge April 1 to 30

2024 Step Challenge.

Get your walk on! Open to anyone in and related to the UB and Western New York communities, accept this month-long challenge to step on your own or with a team. Submit your progress every step of the way, and win great prizes.

Find out more and register!

Occupational Therapy Month

I Heart OT month.

The American Occupational Therapy Association celebrates OT Month in April and the more than 213,000 occupational therapists, OT assistants and students who help create fuller lives for clients and their families.

Learn more about the OT Month events 

Check out these events in the month of April!

National Public Health Week

Additional Events

Additional Resources

Find organizations that can help you throughout Buffalo and Western New York.