The New FACE of Healthcare
The FACES for the Future Coalition is a collaborative of statewide programs, all based upon the FACES model, working to address health equity for all communities through the training and empowerment of young people. FACES for the Future is a comprehensive approach to student learning and well-being. A pipeline education program focused on transitioning youth into the health professions, our programs create tomorrow's health leaders by offering health career exploration, academic support, psycho-social intervention and youth leadership development. Our Coalition works together to refine best practices, exchange resources, and provide a foundation for shared opportunities for the youth we serve in all our locations.
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The FACES Program Gains National Recognition
Dr. Tomás Magaña, Founding Director of the FACES Coalition, was recently featured on NBC Nightly News’ “Making a Difference” segment for his work in improving the lives of at-risk youth through education and career training. Dr. Magaña explains his reasons for creating the FACES program model, and in another video, shares why there is an imperative to build a healthcare workforce through training and empowerment of youth.
To view the news segment and read the accompanying article on the NBC website, click here.
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2013 FACES SUMMER MEDICAL ACADEMY!
Dates for the 2013 FACES Summer Medical Academy are July 8 - 19, 2013. The FSMA is a two week intensive summer experience for high school students interested in careers in medicine, nursing and health professions. The FSMA is a partnership with Samuel Merritt University and offers students clinical skills training, workshops in medical ethics and patient centered care, and field trips that expose them to trauma medicine and end of life care
Follow the link to view our new FSMA video and to access program application!
What Undocumented Students Really Look Like
At FACES for the Future we work with all kinds of high school students from across the state of California. Sometimes that means supporting a young person who is undocumented in finding a pathway to college and a career in the health care industry. Considering that California represents 25% of the undocumented immigrants in the nation, that shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Despite misrepresentations in the media, most undocumented students are hard working and show tremendous resiliency in achieving high school graduation and preparation for college.
Recently FACES for the Future Coalition staff attended a training presented by Educators for Fair Consideration. E4FC provides valuable information for educators, families and students who need to learn more about what is and is not available to undocumented students.
Download a PDF from E4FC that provides basic information and other resources to learn more about how documentation affects college bound students.
FACES for the Future highlighted in Diablo Magazine as a 2012 "Thread of Hope!
Dr. Tomás Magaña and the FACES for the Future program are highlighted in the December 2012 edition of Diablo Magazine! An event to celebrate those featured will take place on December 6th at the Orinda Theatre.
Congratulations to the East Bay’s “Threads of Hope” for 2012!
The Importance of FACES for the Future Programs in California’s Rural Communities
With so much attention given to the challenges faced by young people in our nation’s cities, it can be easy to overlook the needs of students in rural America. If we examine FACES for the Future – Imperial Valley as an example, it becomes clear why continued investment in rural students interested in health careers is a necessity for California.
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