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ArticleFrontiers in public health2026

Leading public health innovation in high schools across local and global settings.

Ashish Joshi, Niharika Jha, Kami Geron, Michelle Jeu, Laura Granack, Stephen Shular, Manoj Kumar, Tejinder Kaur, Praveen Guleria, Sanjeev Kumar and 6 more

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Article in Frontiers in public health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors.

Ashish JoshiSchool of Public Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, United States.
Niharika JhaSchool of Public Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, United States.
Kami GeronSchool of Public Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, United States.
Michelle JeuSchool of Public Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, United States.
Laura GranackSchool of Public Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, United States.
Stephen ShularSchool of Public Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, United States.
Manoj KumarDAV University, Jalandhar, India.
Tejinder KaurDAV University, Jalandhar, India.
Praveen GuleriaDAV University, Jalandhar, India.
Sanjeev KumarDAV University, Jalandhar, India.
Neville CallejaDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta.
Lori WardSchool of Public Health, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, United States.
Ashraf ElmetwallyCollege of Public Health and Health Informatics, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Noof AlwatbanCollege of Public Health and Health Informatics, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Megha BhatnagarSDRV Convent School, Greater Noida, India.
Rafaela RosárioSchool of Nursing, University of Minho, Campus of Gualtar, Braga, Portugal.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescents in the 21st century face numerous preventable public health challenges that extend beyond academics to include physical, mental, and social well-being. Addressing these issues requires schools to integrate public health education into their systems, empowering youth with digital health literacy and interdisciplinary skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, innovation, and collaboration. To meet this need, the University of Memphis School of Public Health developed the "RE-AIM Public Health IDEAS" model (Research, Entrepreneurship, Analytics, Informatics, and Management), designed to transform innovative ideas into actionable solutions. Methods: Complementing this framework, the initiative promotes Leadership and Educational Advancement among Youth to solve Public Health (LEAP) challenges, enabling students to gain exposure to population-level thinking and community health problem-solving. The model is operationalized through the Results: Public Health Clubs established in high schools across the United States and India serve as structured platforms where students engage in collaborative learning, team-building, and creative activities while addressing pressing health issues in their communities. A total of 400 students contributed to approximately 150 health-focused activities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, including hygiene promotion, nutrition awareness, mental well-being, and preventive healthcare. By familiarizing youth with health information, organizational skills, and leadership opportunities, the program fosters social responsibility and normalizes positive health behaviors that can have lasting effects on both personal and community health outcomes. Conclusion: This initiative inspires young people to pursue careers in public health, enhances sensitivity to health issues, and cultivates the next generation of public health ambassadors dedicated to translating education into meaningful, community-driven impact.

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LeadershipPublic HealthSchoolsAdolescentCurriculumHumansSchools, Public Healtheducationexperiential learninginnovationpublic healthpublic health in action

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PMID42027946
PMCPMC13099920

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