11/20/2025
One of my favorite classes to teach is Disease Prevention and Control. At the end of the semester, students create a game based on a disease of their choice. The rules are simple: no Kahoots. Otherwise, the sky’s the limit, as long as the game involves teamwork, collaboration, and a genuine attempt to teach classmates about a disease or condition. Activities like this are deeply connected to public health because they help students build the communication, education, and problem-solving skills essential for promoting health and preventing disease in real communities.
We finished Day 1 today. The topics included cardiovascular and cardiomyopathic diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, and endocrine system disorders. The games featured memory challenges, team-based play, and a version similar to Candy Land.
Linfield University
