Rural high school students wanted for summer health careers camp at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan, Inc. and Kaskaskia College

Camp to promote health professions in Southern Illinois

Centralia, Illinois – St. Mary’s Good Samaritan is looking for rural high school students interested in a future in the health professions to participate in a two day summer camp at both their  Centralia Campus and Kaskaskia College, June 19 and 20, 2009.  Applications must be received by June 1, and participation in the camp is free.

The purpose of the camp is to provide rural high school students who are completing their Freshman and Sophomore years with a hands-on experience in different health careers and to show the different opportunities available in the health professions. Students will receive information about education and training, academic requirements, and financial aid. The faculty for the camp is composed of health professionals currently in practice, school counselors and college students.  Parents and high school students will also attend a session lead by guidance counselors about applying and obtaining financial aid for education following high school. 

Activities will include a simulated emergency medical team rescue of car wreck victims with helicopter support, the option of visiting numerous labs, and games and social activities. All meals and recreational activities are provided.

Current rural high school students completing their freshman and sophomore years from area schools are eligible to apply.  The camp will feature many hands-on experiences – students are encouraged to check the camp materials out on Facebook (search for St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Rural Health Careers Camp).  For more information, students can also contact Rose Adag-McVey at 618.241.1742 or rose_aldag-mcvey@ssmhc.com

Student applications must be received on or before June 1, 2009. Applications can be obtained by visiting us on Facebook, or visiting www.ilrhpguide.com/camp.cfm   Or, you can call Rose Aldag McVey at 618-241-1742.   Please mail applications to Rose Aldag-McVey St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Medical Group, 413 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. 

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