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SUNY Upstate Medical University's Public Health Interest Group (PHIG) is a student-run organization

01/09/2024

Join us 1/26!

09/05/2023

PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED! 🍕

05/11/2023

Introducing our new e-board! Welcome, Meg 🥳

04/26/2023

PHIG has an exciting volunteer opportunity! Upstate Infection Prevention is leading an Agents of Change Intervention for Hand Hygiene with the awesome Dr. Telisa Stewart!

Low maintenance volunteer opportunity and students are invited to list the experience on their resume/CV📄

04/06/2023

NPHW DAY 3: Reproductive and Sexual Health

03/29/2023

Join us for a lunch we will be hosting this Friday (3/31) with Dr. Nienke Dosa! Dr. Dosa is a pediatrician here at Upstate who specializes in treating children with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, vision impairment/blindness and other physical disabilities. She is going to talk about her work as well as how public health can intersect with clinical practice.

This will be a great event to attend for anyone interested in Pediatrics, Public health, or Pizza! We look forward to seeing everyone there. 🍕👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🦯🦽🦼

02/15/2023

Join us for some ice skating this weekend! 🧊⛸

Sign up ⬇️⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/4xnep33n

09/23/2022

RESCHEDULED TO 10/10 @ 2PM

Join us for some wholesome activities at Beak and Skiff! 🍎🍏🍎

Fun Fact: Beak and Skiff has repeatedly held the title of best apple orchard in U.S.. On top of apple picking, B&S also offers the 1911 tasting room and some AMAZING baked goods :)

09/18/2022

Join us for our Intro Meeting tomorrow :)

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/PHIGIntro

04/20/2022

Gentle reminder that you can still donate to our Donation Drive for Ukraine! Be sure to check out our list of accepted items.

All collected supplies will be donated to the Syracuse Ukrainian National Home, which will forward them to Ukraine and bordering areas receiving refugees. Collection boxes for medical supplies (see list), thermal socks, and clothing have been set up in the following various locations around campus:

▪2261 Weiskotten Hall in the PHPM Suite
▪Weiskotten Hall Lobby at the Security desk
▪Cancer Center Lobby at the Reception desk
▪Upstate University Hospital Lobby

We will continue to collect supplies in these donation boxes as long as there is a need! Please share this drive with your friends, family, and anyone else who would be interested in donating!

04/10/2022

Welcome to Day 7 and the final day of !

Today's topic is: Mental Wellness: Redefining the Meaning of Health.

“Mental health consists of emotional, psychological, and social well-being and is important from childhood through adulthood. But many people live with mental illness – health conditions that change the way we think, feel or behave, which can affect our lives and our work. In the United States, mental illness is one of the most common health conditions. Each year, one in five Americans will experience mental illness. Fifty percent of mental illness starts by the age of 14, and 75% begins by the age of 24.”

“Strategies like being physically active, getting a full night’s sleep, eating a well-balanced diet, practicing gratitude, participating in activities you enjoy, developing coping skills, meditating, and connecting with others can improve mental health. Advocacy for mental health is crucial, as well. Ask Congress to make mental health services readily available during the current and future public health emergencies. Get involved in Project 2025 — an initiative to reduce the annual rate of su***de. Learn about su***de prevention and intervention by joining the National Alliance on Mental Illness or APHA’s Mental Health Section. And if you or someone you know requires mental health service, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.”

To learn how you can contribute, check out:
https://nphw.org/Themes-and-Facts/2022-mental-health

While you are at it, give us a follow:
PHIG CampusLife: https://campuslife.upstate.edu/organization/phig
PHIG IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstatephig/

04/09/2022

Welcome to Day 6 of !

Today's topic is: Climate Change: Taking Action for Equity

“Climate change poses one of the most significant public health threats today by creating a series of interconnected impacts on human health. As global temperatures rise, heat waves become more frequent and increase the risk of heatstroke and make cardiovascular illnesses worse. Warmer temperatures and changes in precipitation expand the geographic range of disease-carrying insects, leading to more cases of vector-borne diseases, such as Zika virus. Increased greenhouse gas emissions make air quality worse by trapping pollution and increasing allergens that aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses.”

‘“While climate change hurts everyone, people of color and those with lower incomes experience greater health harms than white and wealthy people, despite being less responsible for the problem. To address social inequities and improve our health, we need to strengthen partnerships with communities most impacted by climate change, support community-directed solutions and improve access to health care. Share your story to be a climate communicator because personal stories from trusted sources make the health effects of climate change relatable. Urge lawmakers to help public health and medical communities prepare for and respond to health threats caused by climate change. Advocate for policies that support a just transition to a low-carbon economy. Support your local health departments in their efforts to advance health equity and climate resilience.”

To learn how you can contribute, check out:
https://nphw.org/Themes-and-Facts/2022-Climate-Change

While you are at it, give us a follow:
PHIG CampusLife: https://campuslife.upstate.edu/organization/phig
PHIG IG: https://www.instagram.com/upstatephig/

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Syracuse, NY

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