Louisville students learn about medical field in new program [Video]

Children are getting the opportunity to learn about medicine while connection with Louisville’s medical community.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville organization is launching a pilot project inspiring young children to learn more about the medical field.

The Future Healers Kiddos Medical program launched at three JCPS elementary schools – Young, King and Foster Traditional Academy on Nov. 13.

The health sciences curriculum is an extension of the program’s commitment to address the gun violence epidemic affecting youth while building the bridge between Louisville’s health care community and victims impacted. It also helps kids navigate through the many traumas stemming from violence.

Students experienced lessons taught by University of Louisville medical students with help from UofL’s Department of Surgery.

The core medical lessons, Game Changers said, comes from its Future Healers Journey to Wellness Personal Journal and Workbook.

“The students’ excitement was undeniable,” trauma surgeon Dr. Keith Miller, M.D., said. “You …