Grand Valley State University - Public Health

At GVSU, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from real-world public health work, and choose a path that fits your interests. If you’re ready to turn your passion for health into action, GVSU is the right fit for you.

Bonus: GVSU MPH is expanding to Traverse City! Apply today to start your journey! 💙⚓️💙

April is National Stress Awareness Month 💙

Managing stress is an important part of both mental and physical health, and you don’t have to do it alone. GVSU offers a variety of resources to support you, from counseling services to fitness and wellness programs!

Take a moment this month to check in with yourself and explore the support available to you.

Epidemiology or Health Promotion? Two different paths with one goal: better health for all.

Learn how they differ and which GVSU MPH track fits your interests and career goals. 💙🦠🧬

Access to movement is a public health issue. Safe parks, walkable neighborhoods, and affordable fitness opportunities all shape how, and if, people can stay active.

Supporting movement means supporting healthier communities. 🏃🏋️🤸‍♀️🧘‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Thinking about taking your next step in public health?

Join MPH Program Director Dr. Ranelle Brew on April 16th to learn more about Grand Valley State University’s Master of Public Health program!

Attendees will receive an application fee waiver code! Pre-registration is required; sign up now!

🔗 https://www.gvsu.edu/grad/mph/module-events-view.htm?siteModuleId=4144B424-D556-8129-06FD14F727C68AC5&eventId=7B44FCB8-C140-3775-D7A761F26FD9625D

📣 Join us on Wednesday, April 8 for National Public Health Week as we help Flood the Feed during National Public Health Week!

This year’s theme is Ready. Set. Action! APHA is inviting everyone to participate in three coordinated posting moments throughout the afternoon:

1:00 p.m. ET — READY
Highlight the importance and foundation of public health.

2:00 p.m. ET — SET
Emphasize collaboration and the systems that help prepare communities for better health.

3:00 p.m. ET — ACTION
Share ways we can take action through programs, partnerships, and policies to build healthier communities.

Be sure to use in your posts so we can amplify the message together and show the strength of public health across our communities.

https://www.apha.org/initiatives/national-public-health-week/tools-and-tips/flood-the-feed

Ready. Set. Action! NPHW Flood the Feed Generation Public Health is a growing movement of people, organizations and communities working together to create the healthiest nation in one generation. 

This week is National Public Health Week (NPHW)!
National Public Health Week 2026 invites everyone to renew their commitment to strengthening the systems, science, and community partnerships that keep us healthy. Public health lives in our environments: the air we breathe, water we drink, sidewalks we walk and parks we enjoy.

We also recommend checking out NPHW's kickoff forum "Public Health in the Age of Deception: Confronting the Misinformation Crisis" at 2:30PM EST!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI3iOgxzuzCEV9KLYrd394Fev52O5DWhrjswQ9QaPPSL6oJg/viewform

Public health is everywhere,even if you don’t always see it! 👀
From safe food and clean water to emergency response and health education, it’s all about keeping communities healthy before illness starts.

Learn more about what public health really is!

April is National Minority Health Month!

Stronger communities begin with equitable health.

Sun safety starts with the facts. Protect your skin this summer! ☀️