Memphis’ STD rate ranks No. 21 among U.S. cities
List is based on data collected by the Centers for Disease Control; in 2018, Memphis ranked No. 17.
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Innerbody.com Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Susan Lacy David Sweat Shelby County Health DepartmentJane 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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