In celebration of National Public Health Week, the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) Master of Public Health program hosted a lecture series featuring several experts from across the nation. 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week, and this year’s theme was “Opportunities to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities.”
The guest speaker lineup included:
- Brittany L. Hudson, PhD, MPH (Topic: Characterizing the Experience of Black Americans Seeking Mental Health Services in Rural Oklahoma)
- Bala Simon, MD, DrPH, MPH, FAAFP (Topic: Public Health 3.0 in a Changing Health Care Landscape)
- Melissa R. Stephens, MD, MS, FAAFP, DABFM (Topic: Seeking Solutions for the Maternal Health Crisis in Arkansas)
- Carol A. Morreale, PharmD, MPH, MS, BCGP (Topic: End of Life Care is a Public Concern)
The Lecture Series was recorded and is now available on YouTube. CLICK HERE to view the playlist.