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Our Past Events
American Heart Association HBCU Edition Community Conversation
American Heart Association HBCU Edition Community Conversation: Good Habits Build Better Health Born from the vision of the Hampton Roads Heart and Stroke Ball Chair, the HBCU Edition Community Conversation brought together students, community members, and health...
O.N.E. School of Public Health Initiative Celebration
O.N.E. School of Public Health Initiative Celebration "Public Health is Where You Are" — National Public Health Week 2022 On April 5, 2022, the Center for Public Health Initiatives at Norfolk State University brought together students, faculty, and community...
CHW Community of Practice Day of Action
In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service and equity, the Community Health Worker Community of Practice hosted a Day of Action on Jan. 28, 2026, mobilizing seven community health workers and five volunteers across two Hampton Roads sites. In...
Leaf It to Me Walking Challenge
The Leaf It to Me Walking Challenge was a seasonal wellness initiative led by CPHI's Community of Practice for Community Health Workers, designed to promote physical activity, stress reduction, and peer connection among CHWs and community partners. Running from...
CHW Welcome Home Basket Project
The Community Health Workers (CHWs) from the Community of Practice at the Center for Public Health Initiatives at NSU came together in March 2025 to make a meaningful difference in the lives of homeless older adults throughout Hampton Roads. Our CHWs collected and...
Mental Health First Aid Training A Community Partnership with United Way
The Center for Public Health Initiatives at NSU partnered with United Way to bring Mental Health First Aid training to Hampton Roads, offering our community the tools and confidence to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges. ...
NSU Nursing PSA’s Description
We are proud to present a series of Public Service Announcements created by NSU nursing students. These student-led PSAs bring important health topics directly to the community — in relatable, real voices from the next generation of public health professionals....
Joint School of Public Health Video
Produced by the American Public Health Association, this video highlights the Joint School of Public Health, a collaborative partnership between Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University working to transform public health education and outcomes across...
Spartan Prep Academy: End of Year Recognition Celebration
The Center for Public Health Initiatives at NSU, in partnership with the city of Virginia Beach, hosted the Spartan Prep Academy End of Year Recognition Celebration June 12, 2024. The outdoor event brought together students, families and community members to...
National Minority Health Month
National Minority Health Month | April 4, 2022 The Center for Public Health Initiatives at NSU partnered with WNSB 91.1 FM to recognize National Minority Health Month, joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health in...
Spartan Prep Academy: Healthy Living
The Spartan Prep Academy is a year-round program at Norfolk State University that prepares high school students for higher education and the workforce through workshops, skill enrichment, and mentoring — held at the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center. Each...
Creating Healthy and Equitable Communities Conference
The Center for Public Health Initiatives at NSU, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health's Office of Health Equity, hosted the Creating Healthy and Equitable Communities Conference on Oct. 25-26, 2023, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. The two-day...
Portsmouth Health Department – Public Health Competency Training
The Center for Public Health Initiatives at Norfolk State University partnered with the Portsmouth Health Department to deliver a multi-session public health competency training series in support of the department's reaccreditation efforts. Led by Dr. Felicia E....
Northern Virginia Community College Career Fair
The Center for Public Health Initiatives at Norfolk State University was proud to participate in the Northern Virginia Community College Career Fair on September 13, 2023. The event provided a valuable opportunity for the Center to connect with students, share...
Riverside/NSU Health Equity
Riverside/NSU Health Equity: Eating Our Way to a Healthy Heart February 16, 2023 | Dorothy B. Brothers Auditorium, NSU Student Center In honor of Heart Health Month, the Center for Public Health Initiatives at NSU co-hosted "Eating Our Way to Healthy Hearts:...
Community Health Worker Quarterly Meeting
Representatives from more than a dozen organizations gathered at Norfolk State University's Nursing and General Education Building for the inaugural Community Health Worker Quarterly Meeting. Facilitated by the Center for Public Health Initiatives at NSU, the...
R.I.S.E. Reception: Dr. Corbett
"For a long time, we left the general public on the outside of vaccine development, until it was time to give them their shot," Corbett said. "And that's just unacceptable."
Joint Blood Drive Hosted by ODU, NSU & EVMS
Joint Blood Drive Hosted by ODU, NSU & EVMS The Center for Public Health Initiatives at NSU organized a joint blood drive in partnership with Old Dominion University and Eastern Virginia Medical School. The event took place on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at ODU's...
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