This image contains the text header campus food resources. Join the HEALTH Student Association to learn about food insecurity during National Public Health Week Tuesday, April 7th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. RSC North Patio. This image contains a photo of plate with eggs, fruits and vegetables.

Join HEALTH to learn about campus food insecurity and resources

Join the HEALTH Student Association and the Department of Public Health Sciences from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 on the Rhatigan Student Center north patio as they celebrate National Public Heath Week.

HEALTH members will share information about campus food resources. Learn how food insecurity is addressed on campus and grab a snack, while supplies last. This event is free and everyone is welcome.

Unequal Plates Panel image. Join us to learn more about food insecurity. Wednesday, April 9th at 1:00 pm Ahlberg Hall, room 300. Image of dinner plate with eggs, peppers, tomatoes, cheese, mixed vegetables, and greens.

Attend food insecurity panel from HEALTH Student Association and public health sciences

Join the HEALTH Student Association in the Department of Public Health Sciences for the Unequal Plates panel at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 in 300 Ahlberg Hall. Expert panelists will explore how food insecurity is addressed in Kansas with a special focus on the Shocker learning community.

Attendees can receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last, and light refreshments will be served. Contact the HEALTH faculty advisor Amy Drassen Ham at amy.ham@wichita.edu with questions. The event is free and everyone is welcome.

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Public Health Sciences students awarded $10,000

Wichita State’s HEALTH  (Health Education Advocates for Leadership, Teamwork, and Humanity) Student Association in the Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) was recently awarded $10,000 in grants as part of the Kansas Beats The Virus initiative. The funds will be used to support the promotion of COVID-19 testing and vaccination, and to engage in targeted, on-campus risk reduction.

HEALTH was founded in 2005 by students in the Department of Public Health Sciences. It is currently led by President Shazia Ahmed, vice-president Storm Dial, secretary Cheyenne Nguyen, and treasurer Kari Coster. Dr. Amy Drassen Ham serves as HEALTH faculty advisor, and Tara Nolen (a former HEALTH President) and PHS adjunct instructor, serves as the community advisor.

Since its inception, HEALTH has conducted more than 50 applied community development projects related to campus tobacco, sexual health, mental health and COVID-19.