Passport to health education
Posted on March 2, 2026 by Marketing and Communications
The Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) at the Whiddon College of Medicine hosted
an outreach event Feb. 26 at LeFlore Magnet High School, connecting local students
with practical health education and resources.
More than 200 high school students rotated through stations led by medical students, learning about hypertension, diabetes, sexually transmitted infections, anemia, mental health, sleep hygiene and nutrition. Each student received a “passport” listing the topics, which was marked off at every table they visited. The passport also allowed students to indicate areas where they wanted follow-up assistance from a family medicine provider.
Greg Williams, a third-year medical student and FMIG president, said the event aimed to strengthen community relationships while empowering students to take charge of their health.
“We fully believe that this event planted a seed in our community, building trust, healthcare literacy, and knowledge about local resources,” Williams said.
Students also received laminated cards with QR codes linking to a Google site created by FMIG that compiles local resources for healthcare, food insecurity and mental health support. Snacks were provided, and participants were entered into a raffle for gift cards.