LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville organization is launching a pilot project inspiring young children to learn more about the medical field.
The Future Healers Kiddos Medical program launched at three JCPS elementary schools – Young, King and Foster Traditional Academy on Nov. 13.
The health sciences curriculum is an extension of the program’s commitment to address the gun violence epidemic affecting youth while building the bridge between Louisville’s health care community and victims impacted. It also helps kids navigate through the many traumas stemming from violence.
Students experienced lessons taught by University of Louisville medical students with help from UofL’s Department of Surgery.
The core medical lessons, Game Changers said, comes from its Future Healers Journey to Wellness Personal Journal and Workbook.
“The students’ excitement was undeniable,” trauma surgeon Dr. Keith Miller, M.D., said. “You could feel a new connection to the medical world.”
Game Changers executive director Christopher 2X said the real highlight for the program is having kids experiencing it in a classroom setting.
“Feeling the energy in the classrooms was so special because it allowed the students to see the fun things our Future Healers kiddos are doing. We are so excited that kids outside our initial program get to join the Future Healers Kiddos Medical Network.”
In addition to the three JCPS schools, Future Healers has expanded to Nashville, Tennessee through Vanderbilt University impacting nearly 400 children.
To learn more about Future Healers, click here.
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