Life
HBCU Wellness Project promoting healthy lifestyles
Jones is a spearhead for the “Men’s Health Matters: Prostate Cancer Awareness” health initiative. She uses her events and research to target African American men in the north Nashville community who need educating on the risks of prostate cancer.
“The best part to me is that the men I educate can then educate their friend, brother or son about the prevalence and risks of prostate cancer,” said Jones.
Another initiative under the project is the “HBCU Obesity Awareness Campaign,” in which HBCUs partner with the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Minority Health. The goals and objectives of the program are to reduce an increase in obesity. The campaign promotes healthy eating, physical activity and obesity awareness. Ambassadors engage students in behavioral practices and educational activities designed to assist in reducing weight gain risk factors.
“It was a rewarding experience,” said Jones in reference to her work and research she has done for the project.
For more information on the HBCU Wellness Project, visit http://www.fisk.edu/services-resources/hbcu-wellness-project.
