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National Public Health Week

Each April, communities nationwide celebrate National Public Health Week to honor public 
health efforts and promote wellness. This year’s theme is Ready. Set. Action! UH Wellness 
invites you to join us for a week of free events focused on helping you take charge of your 
health and promote wellness for all. Stop by to see which events have free giveaways, gift 
cards, and food!

Date Title Time Description
Thursday, April 2nd (Preview!) Are You Smarter than a Health Educator? 12pm–2pm MD Anderson Library Entrance — Think you know your health facts? Step up and prove it! Go head-to-head against a public health professional for bragging rights and cool prizes!
April 5th–18th Student Wellbeing Survey 5–6 Minutes Contribute to health and wellbeing efforts at UH by letting us know what is most important to you. Take the 5-minute Student Wellbeing Survey and be entered for a chance to win a giveaway. Take Survey Here.
Monday, April 6th Stitch and Style 2pm–4pm Student Center South Montrose Room — Get ready to stitch your stress away and style your confidence—join us for a hands-on event where you'll design your own tote bag or baseball cap with iron-on patches and sewing kits, turning everyday fashion into a fun boost for your mental well-being!
Tuesday, April 7th Step UP! Shapes and Shades 1pm–2pm UH Wellness Classroom (CRWC 1038) — Color, connect, and build confidence—join us for bystander intervention training with puzzles and creative fun that empowers you to step up and make a difference! The first 15 attendees get a $15 Amazon gift card.
Spa-ffirmations 3pm–5pm UH Wellness Classroom (CRWC 1038) — Indulge in a little self-care escape—build your own dreamy spa kit and soak in soothing affirmations designed to refresh your glow and nurture a beautifully healthy self-image.
Wednesday, April 8th Unwind with Wellness: Strings of Connection 12pm–2pm Student Center South Skyline Room — Link up, loop in, and let creativity spark connection—join us to design your own bracelets while building community and making new meaningful connections!
Thursday, April 9th Clay-ico Critters 12pm–2pm UH Wellness Classroom (CRWC 1038) — Hop on the Calico Critter craze—sculpt your own tiny, cottage core-inspired clay companion and melt your stress away with this irresistibly cute creative escape!
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 What to Expect Postgrad 11am–1pm Are you a senior? Staring down graduation and feeling lost? Join UH Wellness and talk all things postgrad, including student loan payment deadlines, making friends out of college, healthcare and more!
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 Earth Day 11am–1pm Free succulent planting! Take home a cute plant, courtesy of UH Wellness and the Office of Sustainability.
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 UWWW: Finals Edition 11am–1pm Finals stressing you out? Come destress with massage therapy, free food and more!