Alice
Schaack,
BA
Medical Student
Duke University
School of Medicine
Alice Schaack is a third year medical student at Duke University and a graduate of Northwestern University where she completed a BA in neuroscience, with honors. She is one of the current co-leaders of Healthy STEPS and previous volunteer coordinator. Her interests include improving access to exercise, healthy foods, and healthcare.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Interprofessional Student Poster Description: Regular exercise has countless health benefits, but many patients face significant barriers to participation including environmental, motivational, and especially socioeconomic. Although dedicated exercise programs exist in Durham, North Carolina for children and seniors of lower socioeconomic status, there are limited initiatives for adults. The aim of Healthy STEPS is to increase exercise accessibility for Durham community members through partnership with Duke University health professional students. Providers at the Duke Cardiopulmonary…