As part of John Carroll University’s Summer in the Heights program, 26 high school students from Ohio and beyond participated in the Health for the Whole Person track - an immersive, weeklong experience exploring careers in health and wellness.

From July 13–20, students engaged in hands-on workshops led by College of Health faculty, covering topics such as self-care, resilience, disease prevention, and the social determinants of health. The week concluded with a Health Fair showcasing student projects, with food and supply donations collected for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
 

This summer, John Carroll University’s Nursing program partnered with University Hospitals (UH) to host three sessions of the UH Future Nurse Academy, a two-week paid program for high school juniors and seniors in Northeast Ohio.

Over 75 students explored the nursing field through hands-on training, simulation labs, shadowing, and college tours. With mentorship from JCU faculty, participants gained practical experience and valuable insight into nursing careers.

The UH Health Scholars Program is a four-week initiative that introduces high school students interested in health professions to a range of healthcare topics. As part of the program, 30 students—along with their faculty and mentors—visited John Carroll University, where the Pre-Health Professions program hosted them for an interactive session on the social determinants of health, a presentation from Admissions, lunch, and a campus tour. The students left with a deeper understanding of health and wellness—and a first look at life as a John Carroll student.

Faculty from the Boler College of Business and Pre-Health Professions led 34 business and health science students on an 18-day educational trip to London and surrounding areas.

The program explored topics such as ethics, healthcare systems, administration, global health, and health humanities. Highlights included visits to Cleveland Clinic London, the Florence Nightingale Museum, the History of Science Museum in Oxford (featuring Einstein’s chalkboard), the Alexander Fleming Laboratory, Chelsea Physic Garden, and the Wellcome Collection.

Students also toured cultural and historic landmarks like Hampton Court Palace, Parliament, Westminster Cathedral, St. Mary’s University, Magdalen College, the Tower of London, the London Sky Garden, Richmond, Notting Hill, and enjoyed a performance of SIX the Musical. Along the way, students from different disciplines learned from one another and formed lasting connections.

Students attended lectures and workshops on global behavioral health, multicultural counseling, and trauma-informed care. Faculty led sessions with Vietnamese educators and clinicians to exchange ideas and explore culturally responsive practices.

• Presenting at the 3rd Annual Marriage and Family Counseling Conference in Ho Chi Minh City
• Visiting local treatment centers and schools
• Joining roundtable discussions with mental health professionals from across Southeast Asia
• Experiencing Vietnam’s culture through tours, traditional meals, and community activities