Northwest AHEC
Northwest AHEC
Family Health Center - Portland
2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville, KY 40212
Phone: (502) 778-1607
Fax: (502) 774-1833
Staff:
Email Brenda Fitzpatrick, Center Director
Promotion of Health Careers
Since the summer of 1999, over six
thousand elementary, middle and high school students in Louisville
have participated in a variety of activities introducing the numerous
careers in the health care field. These activities include classroom
presentations, health fairs, after school and summer programs.
One of the Northwest AHEC's most intensive efforts is the Health Careers Adventure Program (HCAP), which includes a four week summer enrichment component for students in grades 6-12 who want to pursue a health career. Each summer approximately 80 students improve their academic skills in biology, math, chemistry and reading/writing classes and enjoy field trips to observe health professionals at work. During the school year, after school and Saturday programs include tutoring, volunteer activities, and special speakers.
