Nimitz HEAL Students Launch Summer Infusion 2025 With Memorial Hermann

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The next generation of healthcare professionals is getting a head start this summer.

Memorial Hermann 2024 Summer Infusion Experience with HEAL Program students at Nimitz High School.

Aldine ISD (AISD) Students in the Health Education and Learning (HEAL) program at Nimitz High School will participate in the second annual Summer Infusion Experience, a hands-on series of learning opportunities provided in partnership with Memorial Hermann Health System. The program officially kicks off Friday, June 6, with a mentorship experience hosted at Memorial Hermann Memorial City.

The Summer Infusion Experience is part of a larger effort to immerse students in healthcare environments early and consistently. Over several days in June, ninth-grade students and rising tenth-graders will explore medical careers, meet healthcare professionals, and gain life-saving skills through a combination of workshops, field trips, and simulations.

Key Dates for Summer 2025

• • June 6: Mentorship Experience (9 a.m.–2 p.m.)
    • Locations: Memorial Hermann Memorial City and Memorial Hermann Tower, Houston
  • June 12: Life Flight, Stop the Bleed, and First Aid (9 a.m.–12 p.m.)
    • Location: Nimitz High School
  • June 13: Career Fair and Pathway Decision Day (9 a.m.–2 p.m.)
    • Location: Memorial Hermann Northeast, Humble
  • June 16: Wellness Day for 10th-grade Students (9 a.m.–12 p.m.)
    • Location: Memorial Hermann Northeast, Humble
  • June 20: Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT) Drill (9 a.m.–2 p.m.)
    • Location: Memorial Hermann Northeast, Humble

The HEAL program, introduced in 2024, is designed to guide students through a four-year journey into the healthcare field. Initially launched for ninth-grade students, the program is expanding in the 2025-2026 school year to include tenth grade and will continue adding a grade level annually through senior year.

Supported by a $31 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies, HEAL represents the largest private foundation grant in Aldine ISD’s history. The program addresses both local workforce shortages and longstanding healthcare disparities by equipping students — many from historically underserved communities — with the skills and mentorship they need to pursue careers in medicine, public health, and allied health professions.

“HEAL is not just about early exposure to healthcare — it’s about equity, empowerment, and preparing students for real opportunities,” said AISD Chief Transformation Officer Dr. Adrian Bustillos. “Through Summer Infusion, our students aren’t just observing — they’re actively participating in experiences that shape their futures.”

All images are from the 2024 Summer Infusion Experience.

Last summer’s inaugural Summer Infusion Experience concluded with memorable activities and training, underscoring the program’s emphasis on practical skills.

This year’s experience is being coordinated by Tendeka “Teni” Smith, program manager for the HEAL partnership at Memorial Hermann. For more information, Smith can be reached at [email protected].

To learn more about the HEAL program and its growing impact, visit aldineisd.org and follow updates using @Nimitz9_AISD.