“This is so gross! I love it!” Comments like this one filled the day as 7 students took part in hands on activities during our latest event.

Hands on Healthcare is designed to give students a real life experience into the medical field by exposing them to fun and educational activities such as CPR, injections, drawing blood, blood typing, wound care basics, physical therapy, and more. Speakers are invited to present and bring educational materials for the students to help learn about their careers. Susan Williamson, recruiter for the UAMS College of Health Related Professions…

February was dental awareness month.  7th and 8th grade science students at Harmony Grove School in Camden Arkansas were educated on the damaging affects bad oral bacteria can have on  teeth and gums.  They were also made aware of the damage that could be done to our mouths due to excessive smoking and use of smokeless tobacco products.   Gross visual-aid models were used to stress the importance of never starting bad habits and what your mouth could look like if the habits continued.

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On February 14th and February 22, 2012 UAMS AHEC Southwest hosted two more Hands on Healthcare events at our facility in Texarkana.  With a total of around 40 high school students grades 9-12, students were exposed to several different health professions and able to participate in many hands on activities.

Injections

Suturing

We will be hosting our next Hands on Healthcare program on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

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