“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…

On Monday, November 28th, a Day in the Life of Obstetrics Staff was held at Van Buren High School in Van Buren, AR. Speakers included Licensed Practical Nurse, Cyndy Gregory; Licensed Social Worker Faculty, Elizabeth Petray; Post Graduate Resident, Dr. Sarah Holcomb. The speakers were terrific and gave very good information to the students. Being the first day back after the Thanksgiving Day holidays, it was a somewhat subdued group of students, but we still managed to get some good questions out of them. Overall the program was a great success.

Dr. Sarah Holcomb addresses students at Day in…

These kids say they are ready to do what it takes to become a doctor. Saturday, August 20, families from all over piled into the St. Bernards Auditorium for the Kidz Fun Fair 2011. Free back packs, t-shirts, and tons of give aways and prizes were available. This year’s theme was “Go Wild”. UAMS AHEC Northeast hosted a booth with features like “Go Wild for Health Careers” and “Be a High 5 Kid” teaching children about eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day.

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