Some Mid-South schools to open vaccine sites for students, families
Schools plan vaccinations for eligible students By WMC Action News 5 Staff | May 13, 2021 at 4:47 AM CDT - Updated May 13 at 6:02 AM
Jocquell Rodgers, director of community engagement for Green Dot Schools says not only are they providing transportation for 18-year-olds and their families this week but come June they will open a vaccination site for students and families at one of their schools.
In-person learning back in session for Green Dot Schools
âWe will offer not only our students vaccinations, but we will offer their families vaccinations,â said Rodgers.
Rodgers says the vaccination site will remain open until further notice because they plan to be back in the classroom full-time in August.
School districts in Shelby County plan COVID-19 vaccination for eligible students
Schools plan vaccinations for eligible students By Briseida Holguin | May 12, 2021 at 5:25 PM CDT - Updated May 13 at 9:29 AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is approved for 12 to 15-year-olds, WMC asked school districts if they will help put shots in arms, and if it will be a requirement for students to get vaccinated.
At least three school districts in Shelby County plan to help students get vaccinated.
“We already have a plan in place to get our 18-year-olds vaccinated this week,” said Jocquell Rodgers, director of community engagement for Green Dot Public Schools.
Creating a healthier Memphis: Program brings healthy foods to public schools Wave of Health program brings healthy foods to public schools By Briseida Holguin | March 31, 2021 at 7:27 PM CDT - Updated April 5 at 10:26 AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - For many years Memphis has ranked high in obesity. One health care provider is hoping to make Memphis healthier by taking on a different approach and going to patients instead of waiting for them to see a doctor.
“What we’ve seen is that about one in three people is obese here in Memphis, one in five is diabetic,” said Life Doc Executive Director Pedro Velasquez Jr.