U of M School of Public Health designs classes for teens
“One of the beliefs is that the best way to invest in improving people’s health and well-being is to do it early, in adolescence, even middle school level,” said Dr. Ashish Joshi, dean of the University of Memphis School of Public Health. “If we intervene at that level, you’re likely to enhance their awareness of what public health is about, but also create those changemakers and role models that could influence not only their peers, but also their family members.” (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
High school students can earn tuition-free college credits by enrolling in the University of Memphis program, believed to be the first of its kind in the United States.
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Jane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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