PHCLA Photovoice Project Exhibit

We hosted a photovoice exhibit and project celebration for the first cohort of scholars from the Public Health and Civic Literacy Academy (PHCLA). PHCLA is an after school initiative for high school youth through the Multnomah County Health Department's REACH Program, Oregon Health Authority, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, University of Cincinnati, and Building Blocks 2 Success.

The Academy trains underrepresented high school youth to be public health researchers, scholars, and civic leaders within their respective communities through applied learning and leadership opportunities. The program instructs participants in public health foundations (e.g. epidemiology, law & policy, social epi), public health research ethics and methods, civic literacy and engagement, and creative arts through in-person, group-based learning sessions and field exercises. The first cohort of PHCLA scholars applied their training to co-develop and complete a photovoice project related to transportation equity as public health, wellness, and safety issue within their daily lives. Their work was featured in final project celebration and exhibit with guests from their families, communities, and various City and County agencies.

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