UNE APHA SA - American Public Health Association Student Assembly

04/10/2026

Ready. Set. ACTION! Community Leadership

Public health lives in our environments: the air we breathe, water we drink, sidewalks we walk and parks we enjoy. These are not amenities — they are lifelines. Good health doesn’t just happen — communities set the stage to shape it.

How to take action and get involved?

✅ Invest in walkable, green and climate-resilient communities
✅ Support community clean-up and beautification projects
✅ Participate in Bike, Bus and Safe Routes to School initiatives

Together, we can identify climate solutions that improve public health and build more resilient communities. 🌱

Lead where you live—engage in service that supports safe, healthy, and resilient communities: https://success.une.edu/mph_opportunities/learn-about-volunteer-match-connecting-you-to-volunteer-opportunities/

04/08/2026

Ready. Set. ACTION! Scientific Advancement

Science is not abstract — it is the reason most children live past the age of five and most adults live well into later life. Science delivered vaccines, sanitation, seatbelts and safer workplaces.

How to take action and get involved?

✅ Promote science literacy and misinformation prevention
✅ Accelerate research-to-community translation
✅ Expand access to preventive screenings and vaccinations
✅ Advocate for evidence-based policymaking

Together, we can innovate and rely on science-backed decisions to improve public health outcomes for individuals and communities. 💡

Put science into action—volunteer in efforts that support education, screenings, and evidence-based health initiatives: https://success.une.edu/mph_opportunities/national-public-health-week-april-6-12-2026/

04/08/2026

Join us in Celebrating National Public Health Week, April 6 - 12, 2026

Ready. Set. Action! is this year’s theme. As we celebrate, take a moment to recognize how public health has improved our daily lives, safeguarded our families, expanded our life spans, and strengthened our communities. This week is also a chance to honor the public health workers who show up for us every day — and to advocate for policies and practices that promote good health for all.

04/08/2026

Celebrate National Public Health Week with Us!

Ready. Set. ACTION! Government Partners

Government agencies and public health professionals must row in the same direction. Coordination is the backbone of clean water, safe food, disease prevention and emergency response. Good health doesn’t just happen — it’s built on a foundation of safety and sanitary laws enacted by governments to keep us all healthy.

How to take action and get involved?

✅ Support policies that prioritize equitable distribution of public health resources
✅ Strengthen partnerships between federal and state authorities, public health departments, schools, health care systems, Tribal Nations and local leaders
✅Improve emergency preparedness through shared data systems, workforce investment and readiness training

Together, we can advocate for a stronger foundation and policies that promote a healthier world for all. 🌎

Get involved—volunteer with local health departments or community organizations to support public health policy and preparedness in action: https://success.une.edu/mph_opportunities/national-public-health-week-april-6-12-2026/

Learn About Volunteer Match – Connecting You to Volunteer Opportunities: https://success.une.edu/mph_opportunities/learn-about-volunteer-match-connecting-you-to-volunteer-opportunities/

12/19/2025

Huge thank you to everyone who attended our webinar! Please keep an eye out for a follow-up email with our event recap. And for those who couldn't join tonight, feel free to send us a message for a copy of the presentation! Have a great evening!

12/18/2025

Interested? Learn more during our "Community Preparedness and Emergency Response" webinar tomorrow!

When: Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET via Zoom.

Register here: https://une.zoom.us/meeting/register/UGkD659vSjCOW_OzTXTpCg

12/16/2025

Meet our second speaker!

It is our pleasure to introduce UNE's Greg J. Kapinos. Greg brings over four decades of frontline and leadership experience in emergency preparedness, disaster response, and public health. He is recently retired from the Maine Department of Transportation as a Safety Specialists and, is currently a member of the federal Administration of Strategic Preparedness and Response Incident Management Team, where he has been deployed to major disasters and national security events across the country.

Greg holds dual master’s degrees in Public Health and Disaster Management, and he teaches graduate-level courses in emergency and disaster preparedness and pandemic preparedness at the University of New England. His career spans leadership roles as Chief of York County’s Hazardous Materials Team, health physics specialist for the nuclear industry and a paramedic. With certifications from the U.S. Fire Academy and national recognition as a Certified Emergency Manager, Greg has trained elected officials, responders, and organizations in the Incident Command System. He has also contributed to radiological protection, OSHA compliance, and large-scale resource coordination.

Our "Community Preparedness and Emergency Response" webinar will take place on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET via Zoom.

Register here: https://une.zoom.us/meeting/register/UGkD659vSjCOW_OzTXTpCg

12/16/2025

Learn more during our "Community Preparedness and Emergency Response" webinar

When: Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET via Zoom.

Register here: https://une.zoom.us/meeting/register/UGkD659vSjCOW_OzTXTpCg

12/15/2025

Meet our first speaker!

Megan Arsenault is the Deputy Director of York County Emergency Management Agency (YCEMA) in Alfred, ME where she oversees staffing and operations and serves as the Public Information Officer. During her time at YCEMA, Megan has also served as the Emergency Planning and Preparedness Manager, County Animal Response Team Chief, and Unified Commander for the COVID-19 pandemic response. Megan has deployed to over 100 disasters as an Emergency Animal Shelter Lead with the ASPCA's Field Investigations and Response Team and has developed long-term disaster recovery plans as a Strategic Planner for New York’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Megan is a Licensed Master Social Worker, a member of International Association of Emergency Managers, and holds her CEM.

Our "Community Preparedness and Emergency Response" webinar will take place on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET via Zoom.

Register here: https://une.zoom.us/meeting/register/UGkD659vSjCOW_OzTXTpCg

12/15/2025

Are you ready for next week?? Our "Community Preparedness and Emergency Response" webinar will take place on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET via Zoom.

Register here: https://une.zoom.us/meeting/register/UGkD659vSjCOW_OzTXTpCg

More details to follow!!

09/30/2025

Well that's a wrap, folks! Thank you for celebrating Food Safety Education Month with APHA-SA! We appreciate all the questions submitted by our UNE students, and a huge shoutout to everyone who helped with this collaboration.

Enjoy the video, and remember- clean, separate, cook, chill.