Students from the Black Belt were among 35 to take part in the University of Alabama (UA) College of Community Health Sciences rural health programs to address a shortage of health care professionals.Â
One of these was the Rural Health Scholars where high school seniors take college courses, participate in seminars with health care professionals and visit healthcare facilities.
Black belts students who were in this program are:Â
LaTara Dumas, Butler County
Kayla Moore-Jones, Marengo County
Kimora Moore-Jones, Marengo County
Alden O’Connor, Pike County
Brennon Stevison, Choctaw County
JaTaviah Tarver, Bullock County
Medical Opportunities and Outreach in Rural Education Scholars Program, or MOORE in which students underwent similar experiences.
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