School district, Health Department team up to battle exploding HIV rate
To set an example, Mayor Lee Harris waits to take an HIV test at the Shelby County Health Department on Oct. 17, 2024. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
A new agreement will allow Shelby County Health Department to provide screenings, treatment, preventative care and education to public middle and high school students, whose HIV infection rates are rising at an alarming rate.
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HIV/AIDS Shelby County Health Department MSCS Memphis-Shelby County SchoolsAisling Mäki
Aisling Mäki has been writing about Memphis since she moved to the city more than 20 years ago. She’s worked for print, digital and broadcast news outlets, including Memphis Daily News and Action News 5 (WMC), as well as public relations agencies. Her work has earned awards from The Associated Press, Tennessee Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America.
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