When Winchester SLI scholars heard from Valley Health leaders in April, they didn’t just learn about healthcare professions; they also met community health leaders who were thrilled to spark their imaginations for their paths ahead. The after-school SLI meeting highlighted careers ranging from nursing to rehabilitation therapy and allied health. Led by Valley Health outreach coordinator Elizabeth Campbell (pictured speaking),…

A Harrisonburg “SLI Saturday” this spring featured JMU and Sentara Health representatives in a panel conversation on health and wellness, with personal reflections on resilience. Each month Harrisonburg SLI scholars meet with their SLI program directors and college student mentors on a Saturday for programs that develop leadership skills and support systems critical to wellbeing and academic success. The March…