Iredell County Students Explore Healthcare Careers
Iredell County’s next generation of healthcare workers recently got a chance to explore the healthcare industry through hands-on learning experiences at Iredell Memorial Hospital. On June 26, Iredell Health System welcomed Iredell-Statesville Schools students to the hospital for its annual week-long Camp Med program.
The sophomore, junior, and senior students from North Iredell High School, Agriculture and Science Early College, Statesville High School, Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership, Crossroads Early College, and West Iredell High School had to complete an application process and meet specific requirements to attend the camp. Of the pool of applicants, 16 students were selected to spend five days at Camp Med.
Donning official white coats and badges, Camp Med students were given an opportunity to explore the different avenues of healthcare. During the week, the teens toured and interacted with several clinical departments at Iredell Memorial Hospital, including Endoscopy, Dialysis, Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab, Radiology, and The Birth Place. Leadership from Community Relations and Quality and Clinical Outcomes also shared information with students. On Thursday, the group was bused to Winston Salem for an extensive tour of Wake Forest School of Medicine.
Camp Med, sponsored by Northwest AHEC and Wake Forest School of Medicine, is an invaluable opportunity for the next generation to learn about the different avenues available to them in healthcare.
“I truly enjoy working with students,” said Angela Whicker, Education Specialist at Iredell Health System. “Camp Med allows students to explore healthcare careers and receive valuable information that ultimately prepares them for the future. Everyday is an adventure for them that is waiting to be discovered.”