Medical Health Care Program
In partnership with Multnomah County REACH (Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health), we are happy to expand our program offerings to include leadership training in social justice, public health, and civic engagement.
Public Health and Civic Literacy Academy is a new program designed to train youth as community investigators to conduct research projects on their chosen topics. Participants will interact with local decision-makers, public health professionals, and academic researchers. Students interested in learning more about how they can help build healthier communities should consider applying.
Participants will:
Learn about health equity challenges and potential policy solutions
Conduct your own public health research project
Participate in a college campus visit and field trips
Receive mentorship from public health professionals and college professors
Eat delicious, locally-sourced and culturally-relevant foods
Receive $30 per hour compensation
Receive a certificate of completion from the Multnomah County Health Department’s REACH program
Application Requirements
Current student attending a Multnomah County High School in grades 9th - 11th, and between the ages of 13 and 17
Recommended by an ACHIEVE partner organization
Interested in public health or public policy
Ability to commit to the project timeline
Must provide own transport to meeting location(s); FREE Tri-Met Bus passes available
Willing to attend program events and engage in group discussions and activities
Ability to commit to the program for its entire duration (June 2023 through June 2024)
Consent to participating in program evaluation-related activities (e.g., surveys, interviews)
Obtain a parent/guardian signature consenting to student participation. (Note: a parent or guardian must be willing to attend the orientation event)
Important Dates
Weekly classes held on Thursday’s from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Student Presentations: May 30, 2024
Academy Ends: June 6, 2024