Student Turning Passion into Rural Public Health Impact | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 2m

Hollie Hagan, a University of Kentucky student, is reshaping rural public health—one community at a time. Inspired by her high school internship with Grayson County Health Department, she pivoted from nutrition to championing holistic community well-being. Now a Rural Public Health Scholar, she leads student government, moderates expert panels, and tackles environmental health in her fieldwork. Praised for her grit and passion by local leaders, Hagan’s journey proves that real change starts where people live—and she’s determined to be there, inspiring others to join her mission. Listen in…