Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2020
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Public Policy Leadership
First Advisor
Joseph Holland
Second Advisor
Christian Sellar
Third Advisor
Kyle Fritz
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This thesis aims to function as an analysis of the James C. Kennedy Center and the impact capacity the Center has on community health and wellness in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Poor health is a global problem that is especially prominent in Tallahatchie County which ranked 81st out of 82 Mississippi counties in 2012. This thesis used institutional theory to explain the relationship between the Center and public health. Through interviews and data analysis, a broad evaluation was performed on the Center’s programs and community impact. Results showed that the Kennedy Center has made a large impact in improving the health and wellness of Tallahatchie County by not only providing a space for recreation but also through education and activity-based programs. These results highlight specific factors that impact the institution of public health.
Recommended Citation
Hoang, Hannah, "Examining the Institution of Public Health: The Case of the James C. Kennedy Wellness Center" (2020). Honors Theses. 1525.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/1525
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