January 17th, 2022
A weekly newsletter for all University of Kentucky College of Public Health faculty, staff, and health champions in Kentucky and beyond!
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To celebrate and recognize the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, the 2022 MLK Unity Breakfast on the morning of January 17th brings together impactful speakers to help carry his unifying message forward. Starting at 8am, this virtual event airs on WLEX and is open to the entire community.

The UK health colleges, including the College of Public Health, have come together to be a sponsor of this event.
The UK Facilities Management team is launching a partnership initiative to help public spaces on campus that are in need of a transformation (up to $15,000)! Let's come together and help submit a CPH project proposal for consideration by the deadline which is February 1st, 2022. 
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is hosting a "State of the Public Health Union" address followed by a panel discussion among American Journal of Public Health authors. The webinar also will include a Q&A between audience members and the experts.
Donate blood Jan. 24-28 in the "Big Blue Slam" event, which is a friendly competition between the blood donors of Kentucky Blood Center and LifeSouth Blood Center. Help ensure enough blood is on the shelves for the thousands of Kentucky and Florida patients who will require transfusions during the winter months.
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