Lehman College was awarded a five-year $1.2 million to bolster health studies as a career option for high school students in the Bronx.

Officials say the money will go toward developing education initiatives in Bronx high schools to address health disparities and research in Bronx communities.

"The initiative will target The Marie Curie School for Medicine, Nursing, and Health Professions to develop and test educational modules centered around research on local health issues such as diabetes, adolescent mental health, sleep disparities, HIV and STIs prevention as well as community and population health theory and practicums," said Roldós, an associate professor at Lehman College and director of the CUNY Institute of Health Equity (CIHE).

Lehman College faculty members also say the money will promote community health forums with public health and health services practitioners.