The Health Careers Path Program students have been very busy this semester! Here’s a sample of some exciting things they’ve been doing.

On Thursday 3/9, the outstanding Mount Saint Mary’s University’s nursing students taught the Health Career Program Blue Tie freshmen about measuring vitals signs–both in theory and practice. After a slideshow and discussion, 2-3 SMA students worked with an MSMU instructor to receive personal instruction and a chance to practice her skills taking blood pressure.

 

Many exciting labs have been held the past few weeks thanks to Amgen generously providing the training and all the equipment for high school students to learn and practice the skills of genetic engineering including DNA manipulation and bacterial transformation using electrophoresis and many other tools.

 

The Red Cross Health & Wellness club hosted their second blood drive this school year.  In the spirit of serving “the dear neighbor” our Belles help recruit, run registration, man the canteen, and schedule all of the appointments.

The need for blood is constant and each contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply.  Great job in helping to make this blood drive possible and thanks to everyone that donated.

Recently, we celebrated #NationalDoctorsDay. Dr. Klipfel MD, the Director of our Health Careers Program, has been leading various dissections throughout the semester in our science classes to prepare our next generation of physicians!