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Shaw University’s participants in the Live Well Wake Initiative represent the School of Arts, Science, and Humanities and the School of Divinity and include Dr. Valerie Johnson, Dean and Professor of Sociology; Dr. MaNina McNeill, Department Head of Social Work, Sociology & Justice Studies; Dr. Shelby Palmer, Associate Professor of Psychology; Dr. Portia Rochelle, Part-Time Assistant Professor of Religion; and Dr. Dorothy C. Browne, Senior Research Scientist, Social Work, Sociology and Justice Studies. In addition, some students from the university also will assist in the program.
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==='''Reducing Local Area Health Inequalities'''===
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Our university is the first HBCU to earn Gold Standard accreditation. Commitment to the health of our employees and bring bringing life-saving benefits of cancer prevention, early detection , and quality care to employees, students , and communities. The school of Business and Professional studies Studies received a $60,000 renewable grant from the CEO round table on Cancer to support a community engagement program that focuses on reducing health inequities. The grant provides resources to encourage activity that will improve healthy health outcomes among populations in the area who are disproportionately affected by cancer. The Shaw University Center for Racial and Social Justice is also a supporting partner of this initiative.
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