Comment by Sue Parrish on June 12, 2012 at 4:46pm

Hey y'all, note the discussions re: funding opportunities - public schools, non-profits, etc working with youth are eligible!

One is for health education in NE Oregon (through their AHEC). The other is for chronic disease prevention and promotion of healthy lifestyles in small communities, large grants through the Center for Disease Prevention.

Comment by Chris Guastaferro on June 19, 2012 at 7:46am

Americorp Member Travels Around AHECSW Region.  To learn more about the Americorps member’s travels, please go to http://healthyoregon.com/blog.

Comment by Chris Guastaferro on June 19, 2012 at 7:48am

Check out my latest article in the Oregon Healthcare News http://www.orhcnews.com/newsletters/or-cguastaferro-0612.pdf

Comment by Sue Parrish on November 27, 2012 at 9:11am

I just read this in the NE Oregon's Area Health Education Center's (AHEC's) newsletter. Great resource for K-12 educators!:

Future Health Professionals of Oregon

Registration taking place now

 

Future Health Professionals of Oregon (FHPO) is an online course offered to high school students interested in health careers.  Students complete ten weeks of curriculum on topics like:  HIPAA, Cultural Competency, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control and Health Career Exploration.  In addition to the coursework students complete a 25 hour job shadow placement in the health field coordinated by Northeast Oregon AHEC, or complete a community service project on a community health need.  

Northeast Oregon AHEC has included the Oregon ASPIRE program as part of the course aiding students in college and financial aid preparation.  Students leave the course with a better understanding of how to navigate the health field and educational options.  In addition to a certificate, high school students who complete the course are eligible for two college credits through Eastern Oregon University at a cost of $80.00.

 

Support from high school staff is not necessary but is highly encouraged as students are more successful when aided by an on-site supervisor.  If your school would like more information on supporting student enrollment for FHPO or a dual-credit option OR if you are a student and would like to enroll in the course, please contact Associate Director, Brenna Dunlap at brines@eou.edu  (Currently enrolling for January section)

To subscribe to their newsletter, e-mail neoahec@eou.edu 

 

Comment by Chris Guastaferro on November 28, 2012 at 8:44pm

NEOAHEC has excellent resources and I highly recommend subscribing to their newsletter!

FHPO is a wonderful and cost effective program that offers students courses they wouldn't normally be able to take in rural areas.

Comment by Sue Parrish on March 20, 2013 at 1:41pm

Don't Miss Out on MedStars at OHSU 

MedStars is a summer residential honors experience held on the campus of Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) designed to help high school students learn how to pursue a health care careers. MedStars is open to high school students who have completed their junior or senior year of high school. Students participate in various camps throughout the week. During camp activities, students gain an understanding of the work world of a healthcare provider.  Students will also observe the variety of roles within a healthcare community and identify their importance within the patient care setting.  Hands-on activities are used to facilitate learning experiences. Visit us on online for the MedStarts application:

MedStars Application

Comment by Sue Parrish on May 21, 2013 at 1:49pm

This just in from NE Oregon AHEC. Looks like the curriculum is available anywhere in Oregon:

In A Box Program - Oregon's Free Traveling Science Curriculum 

 

Teachers, presenters, group leaders, and others working with children in grades 4-8 in the state of Oregon can use the In a Box curriculum absolutely FREE! Use these self-contained "Exploration in Science & Health" kits to discover aspects of scientific careers, the body and the environment. 

Boxes include the Eye, Ear, Brain, Guts, Bones & Muscles, Mouth, and Expedition Northwest and can be used for three weeks at a time.

In a Box was created by the Oregon Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and professionals at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). 

Reserve your box TODAY by filling out our online request form: 

In A Box Request Form. 

 

In A Boxes are great for summer school, camps and other activities that reaches out to kids in grades 4-8!

Comment by Sue Parrish on May 23, 2013 at 11:05am

And this, the Virtual Career Network in Healthcare: a website that outlines all the healthcare careers, necessary coursework, online options, programs offering the degrees, job openings and successfully securing a position...a wealth of information!

Comment by Chris Guastaferro on May 23, 2013 at 11:24am

High School students in the AHECSW region attended Legislative Day April 24 in Salem.  To read more about their experience, please go to our blog at http://healthyoregon.com/blog.

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