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