Local intern at public health dept.

  AMY BRYSON, a Boston University senior, is spending her summer learning about the various aspects of public health at the Dare County Department of Public Health (DCDPH). After a semester of studying abroad, Bryson has returned to her hometown of Kitty Hawk. She is interning at DCDPH’s New Horizon’s office and assisting with the Positive Action prevention program. Positive Action is an evidence-based character education program aimed at substance abuse prevention. She has also had the opportunity to meet or shadow with several DCDPH staff, including Anne Thomas, health director. ”This internship has been a great opportunity to get hands-on practice in health education and to expand my knowledge of the public health field. I have enjoyed my time at DCDPH and it has been a valuable learning experience,” said Bryson. Bryson attended First Flight High School and is a graduate of the N.C. School of Science and Math. For more information on internship opportunities at DCDPH or the Positive Action prevention program, contact Sheila Davies at 475-9371 or sheilad@darenc.com. (DCEPH photo)