SUNY Potsdam plans fourth annual Public Health Day
SUNY Potsdam will host its fourth annual Public Health Day on Oct. 29, featuring sessions, discussions and networking focused on health equity in Northern New York.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
SUNY Potsdam will hold its fourth annual Public Health Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Barrington Student Union. The event’s theme is “Health Equity: Challenges & Opportunities in the North Country.” Registration is due by Wednesday, Oct. 14.
The program will include a keynote by Tina Kim, deputy commissioner of the New York State Department of Health’s Office of Health Equity and Human Rights, along with breakout sessions, a student research poster session, networking and an agency roundtable. Topics include dementia, teen relationship violence, food security, winter wellness, workplace well-being and maternal health care inequities.
SUNY Potsdam said the event is open to students, faculty, public health professionals and community members. Registration information is available through the SUNY Potsdam Public Health Day website.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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