Public Health Sciences lecturer Camina Davis dies

Camina Davis, a lecturer in the Department of Public Health Sciences since fall 2007, died Sunday, Jan. 14, after an extended illness.

Davis, who also was a graduate of the department’s Master of Science in Health Promotion program, was honored recently by the North Carolina Association for the Advancement of Health Education with its Distinguished Friends of Health Education Award.

Colleagues noted that Davis’ work inspired countless undergraduate students to pursue careers in public health and to make improving community health central to those careers.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 19, at the Park Church, with visitation starting at 10 a.m.

Click here to read the Charlotte Observer obituary.