Courting Nutrition for Young Athletes
Youth in the Rosemary Anderson High School CHI Summer program, combine basketball and nutrition for some impactful lessons on the court.
MIKE Summer Camp with RAHS
MIKE hosted health education summer camp sessions for youth at Rosemary Anderson High School this summer.
MIKE Partner Highlight
MIKE is proud to partner with some amazing teachers. This month, we’re featuring Tony Melson, health teacher at Rosemary Anderson High School-East Campus.
MIKE’s Health Posters Reach Beyond Oregon
When MIKE developed an advocacy project for students to address health issues in their communities, the activity sparked interest far beyond the classrooms in Portland. Students are able to express their ideas, concerns and solutions about health through their posters. From the first round just a few years ago, the poster contest has inspired students in Oregon and in Nigeria.
IQ Credit Union Supports MIKE Youth
MIKE’s Executive Director Justin Zellinger was thrilled to accept a generous donation from the team at IQ Credit Union in Vancouver, Wash.
MIKE’S Partnerships Support Mission & Youth
MIKE’s partnership with the Oregonian Media Group helps build awareness and support for youth.
Madeleine Duncan Awarded Prestigious NW Osteopathic Medicine Foundation Scholarship
MIKE Mentor and 4th-year student doctor Madeleine Duncan was awarded a prestigious scholarship by the NW Osteopathic Medicine Foundation.
Join MIKE’s Back-to-School Campaign
Join MIKE’s Back-to-School Fundraiser to help support programming for Fall 2023.
Medical Students Prescribe a Range of Healthcare Career Options
Jordyn Lacey and Michelle Riedel, medical students at Western University of Health Sciences, COMP-NW, presented a wide range of healthcare career options for Sweet Home High School students to consider.
Warner Pacific University Awards Top Nursing Student
MIKE mentor Sam Cravens honored with Warner Pacific University’s Leadership in Nursing Award for 2022.
Answering the Call to Growing Diversity in the Healthcare Workforce
MIKE’s newest pilot program at David Douglas High School aims to address the underrepresentation of diverse populations by expanding pipelines to a variety of healthcare professions in Oregon.
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
MIKE is highlighting the support of the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation for the way they partner with the nonprofits, like MIKE.
Spring Planting Brings Us Back Together
MIKE’s annual event brought back together our community in support for healthy youth.
Medical Students Stir Up a Healthy Lesson
After Western University of Health Sciences medical students with the Oregon campus hosted a live demonstration for preparing overnight oatmeal, Sweet Home High School students were so impressed that they hosted an oatmeal breakfast buffet in the classroom the very next day.
New Year – New Focus with New Mentors
MIKE Program is partnering with Warner Pacific University Department of Nursing to bring their students into the classrooms of ninth graders.
Mapping Health Equity
MIKE takes notice of what’s happening in our communities. We recently embedding a module on social justice and health using the Oregon Public Housing Directory.
Medical Students Amplify Health in Sweet Home
Medical Students at Western University of Health Sciences-NW COMP look to prescribe another year of engaging health for students at Sweet Home High School.
Students Mentoring Students
MIKE hosted a customized training workshop for Warner Pacific University mentors to prepare them for working with high school students.
MIKE Mentor Introduces Youth to Health Careers
MIKE guest speakers introduced students at Merlo Station Community School to a variety of options for careers in healthcare.