Press Releases

Meyer Memorial Trust Invests in MIKE Program’s Future

Portland—Meyer Memorial Trust is investing in our future by supporting MIKE Program’s capacity to empower more youth to become health leaders.  Meyer Memorial Trust’s Grassroots Grant will expand MIKE Program’s work in building a new generation of health advocates to counter chronic diseases like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes to help prevent kidney failure. Click here for the full press release.

OHSU Physician Looks to Bridge Healthy Relationships

March 2, 2011

Portland—Raghav Wusirika, MD built his career in medicine by focusing on the intervention and treatment for renal care and kidney disease. Now, the OHSU professor is building bridges in nephrology between his medical students and future patients with MIKE Program. Wusirika will share his findings and ongoing work as keynote speaker at the Second Annual MIKE Program Fashion Show on March 12. Wusirika says information is key to educating patients about controlling the common diseases that lead to kidney disease. It’s the long-term lifestyles which are central to an individual’s health, yet many . . . READ MORE

Local Youth Trending Toward Healthy Lifestyle

February 21, 2011

Portland—Teens and fashion go hand-in-hand. But, teens and nutrition? That’s like asking them to dress like their parents. Few understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle, but with the current trends in diabetes, obesity and other diseases, it’s vital that they know what they put inside their bodies is as important as what they put on their bodies. That’s why MIKE Program is mixing fashion and nutrition for a healthy look with a fashion show on March 12. Local teens from Portland and Hillsboro will be helping with the show, from designing t-shirts to . . .READ MORE

Fashion with a Heart

February 8, 2011

Portland—The success of one Portland Pop-Up Shop is benefiting more than the local economy. Kenneth Doswell of Flurry, a collective of 14 fashion designers, is putting together a fashion show as well-tailored as his personal line, BJC Productions, March 12. The show will feature . . .READ MORE