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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES FUNDAMENTALS I STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT PUBLIC HEALTH
Throughout the week, the Biomedical Sciences Fundamentals I classes had the pleasure of listening to presentations from individuals serving in the field of public health. Their willingness to share their knowledge and experiences with our students was greatly appreciated. We commend them for their dedication and commitment to education and protecting / improving the health of people in our community.
Monday: Mr. Larry Durant and Ms. Deirdre Johnson from the Mobile County Health Department talked to the students about their roles in the Overdose Prevention Program.
Tuesday: Ms. Barbara Gibbs, RN, MPH of the MCHD, talked with students about infectious diseases. Ms. Shamya Simpson, Disease Intervention Specialist, discussed animal bites and how the health department gets involved. Ms. Jeneen Lett and Ms. Irma Brooks talked with the students about wellness programs from the Social Services Department of the Mobile County Health Department. They also spoke about the wellness checks for infants and helping pregnant women get needed health care and services.
Wednesday: Mr. Nikeland Nichols, Ms. Dana Foster, Ms. Camilla Mixon, and Ms. Sydnie Fleming talked about being community healthcare workers and the dangers of lead.
Thursday - Ms. LaTisha McClendon from the MCHD ELC 28 talked about COVID-19. The students also heard from Erin Coker and Brittany Edmondson about how the health department participates in emergency preparedness for Mobile County.
Friday - Ms. Lois Gwinn, Health Equity Office, talked to students about how dieticians work with MCHD and how the department ensures health equity for Mobile County. Ms. Sommerlyn Mitchell Johnson taught the students about WIC. Ms. Monique McMillian, a registered dietician, spoke to the students about her role with the health department.
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