Teacher's resource for World Health Day using stories, film. Includes classroom discussion guide.
Health Heroes during the Coronavirus Pandemic are highlighted through art, films and stories created by students and professionals.
Art Celebrating Healthcare Heroes During the Coronavirus
Student Films
This film was created by a High School Student.
A reminder to wear a mask and help stop the spread of COVID-19. This film was created by a middle school student.
A film about the experience of distance learning and the impact that it has on Chloe's life. This film was created by an elementary school student.
Saba's hero is her aunt, a physician in Tehran, during the coronavirus. Read her story and view her film.
MY HERO Stories About Those Helping During the Coronavirus
Who is your hero during the coronavirus pandemic? Submit your stories, artwork and short films honoring your hero during the coronavirus. Deadline 5/1/21
The theme of World Health Day 2021 is building a fairer, healthier world. As COVID-19 has highlighted, some people are able to live healthier lives and have better access to health services than others - entirely due to the conditions in which they are born, grow, live, work and age.
The following films and stories honor those working to build a healthier world.
Dr. Paul Farmer has dedicated his life to treating people in the poorest nations in the world. He also persuaded the World Health Organization to take a "community-based approach" to healthcare.
Listen and Read Along
World Health Organization
World Health Day
Organizer created on 3/23/2019 10:25:21 PM by MY HERO Staff
Last edited 4/5/2021 6:57:00 PM by Shannon Luders-Manuel
