Inspire Health
Explore the Possibilities in Health Careers with Inspire Health
Inspire Health Foundation (IHF), a subsidiary of the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, promotes health careers by engaging students, parents, and educators in and out of the classroom. Located at the John U. Parolo Education Center in Pittsburg, IHF creates opportunities for students to receive hands-on learning from experts in the healthcare field through camps and activities aimed at sparking an interest in healthcare.
Inspire Health Foundation Camps
At Inspire Health Kids Camp (for pre-k through elementary school students) and the Inspire Health Academy (for junior and high school students) students learn about different healthcare fields by CHC/SEK health professionals, pediatric dental residents and family medicine residents.
Upcoming Camps:
Inspire Health Teacher Academy: July 15 – July 18, 2024
For Schools
Our health sets are available to area schools to check out and use in the classroom. This project is supported by the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas. For those interested in checking out a kit please email rturnbull@chcsek.org.
Set includes:
- The Skeletal System Poster
- Anatomy of the Spine Poster
- Ligaments of the Joints Poster
- Life-size Human Skeleton (on a rolling stand)
- True-to-Life Human X-Rays
- Broken Bones X-Ray Set
- Fixed Bones X-Ray Set
- Human Anatomy Study Cube
- Human Body Puzzle (100 pieces)
- 4D Skeleton Model
- LED Light (for use with x-rays)
- Magnetic Skeleton
- Human Body Model
Books:
- Healthcare Heroes: The Medical Careers Guide
- Inside Your Outside!
- Danny’s Healthcare Heroes
- Great Careers in Health Care
- Radiology for Kids
- Orthopedic Surgery for Kids
- Your Future as a Physical Therapist
- Bones in the Human Body!
Set includes:
- Foam Brain Model (2 piece)
- Human Brain Model Anatomy 9-part model
- Anatomy of the Brain Poster
- Spinal and Cranial Nerves Poster
- Nervous System Poster
- Skull Model (15 parts)
- Brain Puzzle (100 parts)
- Human Anatomy Study Cube
- Medical Terminology (1000 Cards)
- 4D Head Model
- Human Jigsaw Puzzle
Books:
- Doc 2 Doc Tony and Jace Learn About the Brain
- Neurology for Kids
- Healthcare Heroes: The Medical Careers Guide
- Jump Starting a Career in Mental Health and Therapy
- My Little Brain! Explaining the Human Brain for Kids
- Big Brain Book: How it Works and All its Quirks
- Good Night to Your Fantastic Elastic Brain
Set includes
- Respiratory System Poster
- Respiratory System Study Card
- Human Thorax Puzzle ( 500 pieces)
- Respiratory System Model (1:3 scale)
- Pulse Oximeter
- Respiratory System Model
- Human Body Model
- Larynx Model *For younger students, use under supervision
- Respiratory System Model (7 parts)
Books
- Healthcare Heroes: The Medical Careers Guide
- Pulmonology for Kids
- My Mom is a Respiratory Therapist
- Respiratory Therapists: Practical Career Guides
- Medical Terminology
- Anesthesiology for Kids
- The Science of Snot and Phlegm: The Slimy Truth About Breathing
Set includes:
- Human Ear Poster
- Inner Ear Model (2 part)
- Nasal and throat model
- Ear Anatomy Pocket Chart
- Ear Reference Guide
- Body Puzzle (100 pieces)
- Dental Model
- Giant Mouth Model
- Dental Guide
- Visible Human Body with squishable organs
Books
- Jump-Starting a Career in Dentistry
- Healthcare Heroes: The Medical Careers Guide
- Metamorphosis of Medicine
- Great Careers in Healthcare
- 50 Things to Know about Becoming a Doctor
- Aiden Goes to Speech
- Dr. Bob Teaches Kids about our Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Heart, and Lungs
- The Tooth Book
- National Geographic Weird but True! Human Body
Set includes:
- Double-Sided Magnetic Human Body (17 pieces)
- Skin Model
- Human Body Puzzle (100 pieces)
- Human Anatomy Study Cube
- Skin Study Card
- Human torso model with organs (approximately 11” tall)
- Small skull with brain model
- Heart model
- Human Body 60 Piece Anatomy Figure
Books:
- Skintacular Facts! Fun Facts for Kids About Skin by a Dermatologist
- Dermatology for Kids
- Metamorphosis of Medicine
- Great Careers in Health Care
- Biomedical Science Professionals
Set includes:
Organ Apron
Double Sided Magnetic Human Body (17 pieces)
Anatomy Puzzles (x4)
Interactive Anatomy Poster
Books:
Human Body Busy Book
Inside Your Outsides
Danny’s Healthcare Heroes
Nurse Bear Does First Aid
This is How We Stay Healthy
Set includes:
- Human Eyeball Model
- Cross-Section Human Eye Model
- Eye Anatomy Poster
- Human Eye Puzzle (544 pieces)
- 4D Eye Model
- Glow in the Dark Interactive Human Body Model
- Human Body Puzzle (200 pieces)
Books
- Healthcare Heroes: The Medical Careers Guide
- Patricia’s Vision: The Doctor Who Saved Sight
- Optometrists and What They Do
- What My Eye Doctor Sees
- Ophthalmology for Kids
-
Jump-Starting a Career in Optometry and Ophthalmology
Set includes:
- Digestive System Poster
- Digestive System Model
- Stomach Model (12 parts)
- Liver and Pancreas Model
- Human Anatomy Study Cube
- Human Anatomy Model Body
- Interactive Model
Books
- Healthcare Heroes: The Medical Careers Guide
- Gastroenterology for Kids
- Doctor in the Making
- Medical Office Professionals
- Jump-Starting a Career in Nursing
Set includes:
- Pumping Heart Model
- Human Heart Model
- Human Heart Puzzle
- Pulse Oximeter
- The Heart Study Guide
- Anatomy of the Heart Poster
- Circulatory System Poster
- Cross-Section Foam Heart Model
- 4D Heart Model
- Visible Human Body with Squishable Organs
Books
- A Drop of Blood
- Cardiology for Kids
- Hematology and Oncology for Kids
- What’s It Really Like to Be a Doctor?
- ¿Que Significa Ser Medico?
- Healthcare Heroes: The Medical Careers Guide
- Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas
Scholarships
Anderson Behavioral Health Scholarship
The Anderson Behavioral Health Scholarship is named for Dr. Darwin Anderson, PhD, and Pam Anderson, LSCSW, who over their 18+ years with CHC/SEK, were instrumental in developing the behavioral health program we have today. This scholarship is open to applicants pursuing a clinical track Masters, or Doctoral Degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited university.
Contact Inspire Health
620-240-8928
John U. Parolo Education Center
3015 N. Michigan St.
Pittsburg, KS 66762