Opinion: Gun violence is a public health issue
As director of Shelby County Health Department, Alisa Haushalter gives regular briefings on COVID-19. But gun violence is also an epidemic, she says. (Greg Campbell/Daily Memphian file)
Alisa Haushalter
Alisa Haushalter is director of the Shelby County Health Department.
“The Shelby County Health Department is participating in the Unity Walk Against Gun Violence on Nov. 14, 2020. As public health director, I will be joining the walk to demonstrate my personal commitment to working with others to address the gun violence epidemic in our community.”
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