MIKE Program

03/25/2026

Be part of MIKE Program and our Community Health Network's (CHN) exciting inaugural virtual gathering focused on the real, day-to-day work of advancing health equity.

Register for this free event to learn about work that has happening in health equity and to participate in an engaging community discussion about ways you can bring back effective actions to your own work. The virtual event is on Tuesday, March 31 at 12:00pm.

EVENT HIGHLIGHT: Hear from Dr. Hector Olvera Alvarez - Hector was formerly the Senior Associate Dean for Research at the School of Nursing at OHSU, and currently holds a similar role at the University of New Mexico. Hector will speak about his experience researching the social determinants of health and health disparities, as well as his work collaborating with and leading community organizations focused on this effort.

Visit our website link to register for this event: https://mikeprogram.org.

03/06/2026

MIKE's Annual Event, Spring Planting 2026, is just days away. There's still time to purchase admission tickets and raffle tickets! Visit our website for the direct link or click here: https://event.auctria.com/fa80a33e-4ed7-4244-932d-8e546d13427b/. This event helps raise needed funds to sustain our work in advancing health outcomes for youth.

12/29/2025

10/08/2025

MIKE hosted an engaging healthcare career popup for all the 9th graders at . 84% indicated that after the event, they wanted to learn more about careers in healthcare. Department Chair and PE/Health Teacher David Mickola even donned some PPE gear to highlight the professions to his students. MIKE's Program Coordinator Anastasia Underwood, pictured on the left, guided students through the phlebotomy lab station.

08/13/2025

You can improved the lives of teens by mentoring. Join MIKE this fall for an engaging experience that promotes health in our communities. For more information, visit our website: https://www.mikeprogram.org/all-about-mentoring

05/09/2025

Join us in celebrating our amazing teachers during ! They inspire us and the next generations. Thank you.

04/19/2025

and are hosting our April session tonight! We’re covering topics like food processing, accessing local foods, nutrients in local foods and making a delicious dressing to bring home.

03/14/2025

Spring Planting 2025 is just about to begin!

03/04/2025

Missed our fabulous duo on TV? Now you can catch the full segment of MIKE's Justin Zellinger and Board Member Mica O'Ray on from today's show. Here's the link:

MIKE Program addresses health equity by teaching kids healthy practices and by exposing them to healthcare careers

03/04/2025

Watch MIKE's Justin Zellinger and Board Member Mica O'Ray shine in today's segment of on KGW-TV8! Great job featuring our mission in support of healthy youth!

MIKE Program addresses health equity by teaching kids healthy practices and by exposing them to healthcare careers