WCU medical school fights in “Tar Wars”
WCU medical students present the “Tar Wars” workshop at Petal Elementary School.
The William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine is expanding its community outreach programs. One such outreach, “Tar Wars,” is part of a national anti-tobacco effort. It’s an in-school workshop designed for fourth- and fifth-graders. Last year, first-year medical students presented Tar Wars to 744 students at six local schools.
This year, the program is on track to reach twice as many schools and twice as many students.
“Our third-year medical students stationed in the Mississippi Delta will be visiting schools this year,” said Dr. Melissa Stephens, WCU associate professor.
“In addition, School of Pharmacy students from the Tradition campus will present Tar Wars on the Gulf Coast. We’re going to be able to reach students from one end of the state to the other.”