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6/29/26 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Fordson Hotel, OKC
Are you a young person passionate about health?
Join us for Teen Clinic's first-ever youth conference! Enjoy no-cost breakfast and lunch while participating in a variety of sessions and workshops that cover important sexual health topics.
"Rising Voices" is open to youth ages 15 - 21. Transportation assistance is available, and guests will be provided with a full breakfast buffet and lunch!
Looking for more ways to show your PHCH pride, in style?
Our online shop is now open, offering lots of different apparel and swag, all branded with the OU Public & Community Health Programs logo! Head over to our website to find hoodies, polos, fleeces, laptop bags, tumblers and more.
Environmental Health | PHCH 4103-001 | MW 2:00, F Online
Curious how your surroundings - from the air you breath to the spaces where you live, work, and play - affects your health? This course explores how our surroundings, including the build environment and workplace conditions, shape human health.
Noe open to ALL OU students! Good for upper division credit hours!
Email Dr. Pate with questions: apate@ou.edu
Students from the Community Health Capstone shared mental health resources and connected with students on the SOVAL.
We brought the OU community together to celebrate National Public Health Week 2026 with a community health fair, public health trivia, movie night, walking group, planting party and more! Thanks to our on- and off-campus partners: AMWHO, PACHA, AFSP, Office of Advocacy & Education, Goddard Health, University Counseling Center, OU Food Pantry, Hudson College of Public Health, Cleveland County Health Department, OK HIV Prevention Co-Op, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health, and Guiding Right, Inc.
The OK HIV Prevention Co-Op visited campus during National Public Health Week to offer free HIV testing to the OU community.
Fall 2025 Graduation Reception
Representatives from the Public & Community Health Programs attended OPHA's 2025 annual conference on September 15th and 16th. In attendance were program director Dr. Anne Pate, and PHCH students Kaella Glenn, Sadie Trotter, Bethany Barnes, Anna Palmer and Julie Abe. At the awards ceremony, Dr. Pate was presented with the Outstanding Educator Award, and Kaella was awarded the Fall 2025 Pam Rask Scholarship. Way to go, PHCH team!
Fall Welcome Back Event for PHCH Students
Yoga on the SOVAL takes place during dead week to give students a chance to relax from their studying and take time to do something for themselves. Come join Public & Community Health students and take a break for some self care!
In case of rain, this event will be held in the Cross D Rehearsal Nook
Come visit with Public & Community Health seniors as they share their Capstone projects! On the South Oval, outside of Dale Hall (West)
Join us for a free film screening to close out National Public Health Week! We will be watching the 2011 film Contagion, a medical thriller about a fictional global pandemic. For accommodations on the basis of disability, please contact the PHCH office at (405) 325-0595.
Sooner Fuel is a student-led healthy nutrition initiative created by a group of senior capstone students. This initiative aims to improve awareness and accessibility to nutritional education on campus. The Sooner Fuel stations will be at the South Oval, offering students free and healthy food options while educating them about balanced nutrition. These stations will feature pre-packaged snacks, fresh produce, and educational materials about healthy eating on a budget.
An event for OU students, hosted by PHCH seniors, to talk about the norms of drinking within the college campus and to bring awareness to the dangers of binge drinking. There will be free pizza and a guest speaker.
PHCH Fall Meet & Greet
11:00 - 1:00 pm
Dale Hall Tower 9th Floor Community Room
Stop by for a free lunch, conversations with faculty and fellow students, and PHCH merch! We invite all faculty and students in the program to join us for this great opportunity to network and connect.
Please register here by 10/9 and let us know of any dietary restrictions. This will be a come and go event.
See HSC Day
4:00 - 7:00 pm
OU Health Sciences Center
Join us this fall for an open-house style event, See HSC Day! Prospective students and guests are invited to attend academic college and program showcases as well as presentations on admissions and financial aid. Additionally, campus tours and conversations with current students take place throughout the evening. See HSC Day is a wonderful opportunity to discover why you belong at OU Health Sciences. Register here
AMWHO Student Organization Panel
12:30 - 1:30 pm
PHSC 530
Come join us as we learn about AMWHO - America's Mock World Health Organization - and participate in a live Q&A session. Have you ever wondered what AMWHO is all about? Hear from current members about their experiences, learn about the latest happenings, and find out how to get involved!
Join via zoom or in person for pizza and networking.
PHCH Student Panel: What I Wish I Had Known as a Freshman....
11:00 - 12:00 pm
PHSC 530
Get ready to be inspired and hear from other PHCH majors at our next panel! Join us via zoom or in PHSC 530 for pizza and networking as you learn secrets for success as a Public and Community Health major.
Influence of Politics on Public Health
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Ellison Hall 132 or Zoom
Jacqueline Blocker, J.D., Data & Policy Director of Metriarch, and Laura Bellis, Executive Director of the Take Control Initiative join us to discuss the influence of politics on public health.
Epidemiology Alumni Panel
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Physical Sciences Center 530 or Zoom
Calling all future public health professionals! Get ready to be inspired at our Epidemiology Alumni Panel Event! Join us via zoom or in PHSC 530 for pizza as accomplished graduates share their stories, career advice, and the secrets to their success. Don't miss this chance to network with industry experts and gain valuable insights for your own journey. Save the date and stay tuned for updates!
PHCH Spring Meet & Greet
11:30 - 1:00 pm
Dall Hall Tower 9th Floor Community Room
Join us for an unforgettable Meet and Greet with Lunch provided and PHCH SWAG giveaway! Whether you’re an alumn, a seasoned faculty member, a dedicated staff member, or an enthusiastic student, this event is your chance to connect, collaborate, and create lasting relationships. Let’s share ideas, swap stories, and build bridges across our campus community.
