High school students participated in REACH, Research and Explore Awesome Careers in Healthcare, at Mineral Community Hospital to learn about careers in healthcare, including resuscitation techniques using a mannequin. (Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent)
November 21, 2018
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Need for healthcare workers continues to grow in area
For several years Mineral County high school students have been able to spend a day at Mineral Community Hospital to explore careers in health care. Working with the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and Research and Explore Awesome Careers in Healthcare, or REACH, students can explore a number of careers. Including lab work; X-rays; CT or computed tomography scanning; dentistry; public health; nursing; and emergency medical training.