National Public Health Week Partnering Events
National Public Health Week Partnering Events
Each year during the first week of April, the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) celebrates National Public Health Week. This is a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important in our community. This year’s national theme is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health", emphasizing the importance of relationships and collaborations to meet the goals of public health.
Síclovía
Síclovía is a free, annual event organized by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio that turns city streets into a safe place for exercise and play. Participants can enjoy walking, biking, exercise classes, activities for youth, treats for their pets, food trucks, plus Metro Health is hosting a vaccine clinic at 710 Augusta Street.
Past Events
Proclamation Reading for National Public Health Week
During the Thursday, April 4th City Council meeting, the City of San Antonio will issue an official proclamation declaring April 1-7 as National Public Health Week.
NPHW Twitter Chat (X Chat)
We'll chat about all things public health, celebrate everything public health has accomplished and talk about where the movement is going. @SAMetroHealth #NPHWChat
Dean's Community Lecture Series
The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health), in partnership with the University of Texas at San Antonio’s (UTSA) College for Health, Community and Policy, will host the second annual Dean’s Lecture Series in honor of Dr. Fernando A. Guerra. This year’s theme is Public Health Journeys: Empowering Communities, Changing Lives. The panel will discuss the job market’s impact on public health departments across the nation, specifically in Texas municipalities. Panelists include:
- Moderator – Theresa de La Haya, Retired Sr. Vice President of Community Health / Clinical Preventative Programs, University Health
- Brian Castrucci – President & CEO, de Beaumont Foundation
- Lyssa Ochoa, CEO, SAVE Clinic
- Phil Beckett, CEO, C3HIE
More information about the lecture series is available on UTSA’s website.