HEAL Program Orientation at Nimitz HS Kicks off Memorial Hermann’s Summer Infusion Experience for Students

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Students and their families attended the orientation. They heard from several AISD and Memorial Hermann leaders, including Leanne Beaudet (center), director of professional excellence at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.

Last week, Aldine ISD and Memorial Hermann marked the beginning of the four-week Summer Infusion experience, a crucial part of the preparation for rising ninth-grade students accepted into the Nimitz High School HEAL Program. This summer schedule is designed to excite the students pursuing a pathway in the medical field and provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge before the start of their first year this fall.

Summer Infusion Program

In addition to meeting teachers and program leaders, it is an opportunity to get exposure to the medical field. The students will begin their day at Nimitz HS before being transported to Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital. They’ll gain a first-hand understanding of the culture and service standards, an overview of pathways and core skills needed to succeed (e.g., communication, professionalism), meet and hear from various teams that comprise the Memorial Hermann System essential to the care of patients, and more.

The Memorial Hermann team has planned a variety of hands-on experiences and fun activities. These include team-building activities, simulations, virtual reality demos, an “Amazing Race-style” hospital tour, an interactive show-and-tell with equipment and devices, a stop-the-bleed hemorrhage control event, and if the weather permits, a chance to see in person a Memorial Hermann Life Flight helicopter. These engaging activities, led by experienced healthcare professionals, are designed to make the learning experience informative and enjoyable.

Students will also meet Memorial Herman System leaders such as President & CEO Dr. David L. Callender, Senior Vice President/Chief Nursing Executive Bryan Sisk, Associate Vice President of the Memorial Hermann Nursing Institute, Caitlin McVey, and other executive leaders.

About the HEAL Program at Nimitz High School

Representatives from Aldine ISD and Memorial Hermann pose underneath the HEAL (Health Education And Learning) banner at Nimitz High School in May 2024.

The HEAL Program, currently housed at the former Nimitz Ninth Grade campus site, is supported by a groundbreaking $31 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies — the largest private foundation grant in our school district’s history. This significant investment is a testament to the foundation’s vision to connect health and education systems. The CTE (career and technical education) campus will help prepare students for well-paying careers in healthcare and address local education and healthcare talent needs.

Memorial Hermann and Aldine ISD will co-develop HEAL’s curriculum at Nimitz HS. This collaboration will offer robust academic programming, specialized healthcare classes, work-based learning, and the opportunity to earn industry-valued credentials and certifications. The program will be phased in over four academic years to serve approximately 760 students at capacity. The initiative will provide students with direct work experience and access to rewarding jobs within Memorial Hermann immediately after graduation. Click HERE to read more about the partnership.

HEAL Program students will be able to choose one of five in-demand pathways at Nimitz HS:

Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Investment to Connect Health and Education Systems

The national-level initiative is part of a $250 million initiative led by Bloomberg Philanthropies that connects health and education systems to create new CTE high schools in 10 urban and rural communities across the country. The collaboration will advance economic stability and mobility within communities by expanding educational and career opportunities while addressing critical workforce shortages.