About P.O.P

Project Outreach and Prevention (POP) Foundation was born out of a deep concern for the safety and well-being of our youth. Founded by Dr. Mike McGee, Chief of the Emergency Department, POP was established after witnessing a troubling rise in teenage violence in the Methodist Emergency Department, including incidents involving blunt trauma, gunshots, and stab wounds. 

Driven by a commitment to create safer communities, Dr. McGee joined forces with Dr. Reuben Rutland, Chief of Trauma and fellow member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, to transform this concern into action. In 2014, they officially launched the POP Foundation as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to expanding the reach and impact of their work.

In 2014, he partnered with Dr Reuben Rutland, Chief of Trauma and a fellow member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, to develop a 501c3 Not- for-Profit Organization to further expand the benefits of this program. 

POP Mission statement: To prevent and alleviate Youth Violence, while inspiring healthy lifestyles, positive behaviors, and accessible career opportunities. 

The vision of the P.O.P. Foundation is to provide outreach services, educational seminars, as well as, college and career readiness opportunities. We encourage healthy lifestyle choices by working with active community partners to create a safe, fulfilling and academically enriching environment.

Partnership with Methodist outreach program, marketing dept, Methodist Trauma Team, and Northwest Emergency Associates ER Group to target teens at risk. Trauma designation status requires prevention outreach initiative programs such as these.