APSU Public Health

🌈 Happy Pride Month from APSU Public Health!

This month and every month, we celebrate the diversity, strength, and contributions of our LGBTQIAP+ community. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where all students can learn, grow, and thrive as their authentic selves.

You are valued. You are respected. You belong.

June is Men’s Health Month 💙
A reminder for men to take charge of their health—schedule regular checkups, stay active, eat well, and don’t ignore your mental health. Strength isn’t just physical; it’s taking care of your whole well-being. Let’s encourage the men in our lives to prioritize their health.

To learn more: https://menshealthmonth.org/

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Your mental health matters just as much as your physical health. Take time to check in with yourself, rest when needed, and reach out for support. It’s okay to not be okay—and it’s okay to ask for help. Let’s break the stigma and support one another.

For all currently enrolled students, Austin Peay offers free counseling services; Follow the link to learn more: https://www.apsu.edu/health-and-counseling/counseling/index.php

To learn more on mental health services: https://www.nami.org/

Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our Austin Peay State University Public Health undergraduate graduates from the Class of 2026! 🎓💙

Congratulations to:
✨ Hannah Luck
✨ Shannon Slotwinski
✨ Donterion Miller
✨ Shalaya Perkins
✨ Makayla Navarro
✨ Kaw Paw
✨ Farrin Yarbrough

Your hard work, perseverance, leadership, and dedication have brought you to this milestone, and we could not be more proud of each of you. Throughout your time at APSU, you have demonstrated a commitment to improving the health and well-being of others and making a difference in your communities.

As you begin your next chapter, we know you will continue to lead, serve, and create positive change wherever life takes you. Thank you for leaving your mark on our APSU Public Health family.

Once a Gov, always a Gov. 💫

Congratulations, graduates! 🎉

🎓✨ That’s a wrap on another amazing semester! ✨🎓

Congratulations to all students for your hard work, dedication, and perseverance throughout the school year. 📚💪

As the semester comes to an end, take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy a well-deserved summer break. ☀️🌴 Whether you’re traveling, working, spending time with family and friends, or simply relaxing, we hope your summer is filled with joy, growth, and unforgettable memories.

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and successful summer — see you next semester! 💙

Today, we proudly celebrate Lieutenant Colonel Kimberly Moore on her retirement after 20 years of distinguished service in the United States Army as a Public Health Nurse. 🇺🇸

Throughout her career, LTC Moore has served in progressively demanding leadership roles, always leading with compassion, fairness, steadiness, and an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of Soldiers and their families.

Her retirement ceremony was moving and inspiring, filled with powerful reflections and heartfelt testimonies from those who have had the privilege to serve alongside her. The message was clear: Kimberly’s leadership has left a lasting impact on countless lives.

We are incredibly proud to have Kimberly as a Master of Public Health student and grateful for the wisdom, professionalism, and servant leadership she brings to our program.

As she begins this next chapter, we are excited for her to have more time with her husband, two children, family, and friends — all while continuing to make a difference in the lives of others.

It was also wonderful to see 2025 APSU MPH alum Sergeant Oneaka Warren present to honor Kimberly during this special occasion.

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Colonel Kimberly Moore on an extraordinary career of service and leadership!

🚨 Join Us for the Nashville Health Summit! 🚨

Be part of the conversation on building a healthier, more equitable Tennessee 💙

📅 June 17, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Tennessee Justice Center, Nashville, TN

This FREE summit will bring together community members, advocates, and professionals to discuss:
✔️ Healthcare affordability
✔️ Rural health challenges
✔️ Preventing medical debt through charity care
✔️ Protecting Medicaid & advancing health equity

Whether you’re a student, healthcare worker, or community advocate—this is your chance to learn, connect, and take action for change!

🔗 Register & learn more: https://www.tnjustice.org/event-details/nashvillehealthsummit

Attention All TPHA Members!

We are currently accepting application for TPHA's annual scholarship awards. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2026. Please go to SCHOLARSHIP for eligibility information and downloadable applications. Send completed applications no later than May 31, 2026 to Allison Hargrove, Scholarship Committee Chair, at [email protected]

Notifications will be made in mid-summer and recipients will be recognized at TPHA's annual Awards Luncheon on September 24 at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, TN.

🎉 And that's a wrap on an unforgettable semester! 💙

This morning, the HHP 4800: Capstone for Public Health family gathered one last time to celebrate everything we built together — and we did it the right way. Breakfast casserole, potato hash, tres leches cake, croissants, fresh fruit, flavored coffee, and plenty of laughs. 🍳🎂☕

But more than the food, it was the people around the table that made this morning so special.

This group didn't just complete a course — they planned, implemented, and evaluated a full-scale public health program. They showed up, distributed meal kits, home health kits, and blessing bags, collected data, and stood at a research symposium to present their findings to the broader APSU academic community. They did the work. Real work. Work that mattered to real people in our community. 💪

And somewhere along the way, they became something more than classmates. They became a team. A community. A family that went far beyond the walls of any classroom.

The Gov's Wellness Hub 2.0: Caring for Campus and Community has officially come to a close — but the impact these students made on this campus and in the Clarksville community will last long after today's last bite of tres leches. 🌟

To this incredible group: it has been an absolute honor. Go out there and change the world — because we've already seen that you can. 💙

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May is Women’s Health Month 💕
A reminder to prioritize your health—schedule your checkups, stay active, nourish your body, and protect your mental well-being. Taking small steps today can lead to a healthier future. Let’s support and uplift women in taking control of their health!

If you would like to learn more: https://myallyhealth.org/about/blog/may-is-womens-health-month/

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