Multicultural Integrated Kidney Education Program

MIKE PROGRAM IS A PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVE PROMOTING HEALTHY BEHAVIORS AND CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION TECHNIQUES IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH IN ACADEMIC SETTINGS. MIKE PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO ENGAGE NEAR-AGE, EARLY CAREER HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE AS VOLUNTEER MENTORS FOR TEENS AT HIGHER RISK OF DEVELOPING CHRONIC DISEASES. MIKE PROGRAM PROVIDES YOUTH WITH STRUCTURED MENTOR-BASED ACTIVITIES AND LESSONS TO EXPAND THEIR EXPERIENCES IN PUBLIC HEALTH, IN SUPPORT OF ADVANCING ACADEMIC, TRAINING AND CAREER OPTIONS IN HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE.