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Lane Regional Medical Center Hosts AHEC Program for High School Students

Ivory D. Payne

Jun 8, 2024 — 1 min read

Lane Regional Medical Center is hosting a summer health careers volunteer program for area high school students. Participating are, from left, Jadan LaDay, Zachary High; Cydnee Thomas, Zachary High; Gracie Meliet, Central High; Rickey Washington, Zachary High; Lola Guidroz, Central Private; Samira McQuirter, Baker High; Elizabeth Gaines, Zachary High; and Iva Martel, Central Private. (Photo provided by LRMC).

Local High School Students Gain Hands-On Health Care Experience

ZACHARY, La. — Lane Regional Medical Center, in collaboration with the Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center (AHEC), is launching a summer health careers volunteer program for local high school students. The “A-HEC of a Summer” initiative is designed for ninth, 10th, and 11th-graders with a minimum GPA of 2.0 interested in pursuing careers in health care.

Eight students from Zachary High, Baker High, Central High School, and Central Private School will participate in the program. These students will rotate through various hospital departments and shadow healthcare professionals, gaining invaluable insight into the medical field.

Throughout the three-week program at Lane Regional Medical Center, participants will obtain first-hand knowledge about different healthcare fields and issues. According to a news release, they will also practice basic patient care skills and attain CPR certification.

The program aims to inspire and educate the next generation of healthcare professionals by providing them with practical experience and exposure to the day-to-day operations of a hospital.

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