Memorial Hospital
Medical Explorers Program

About Memorial's Medical Exploring Program

The Memorial Hospital Organization, MH, is a registered Medical Explorers Post 8618. The program is for high school and college students who are interested in Healthcare Careers. Whether you already know what occupation you would like to pursue or you have not decided on a specific career field yet, through Medical Explorers you will have opportunities to learn about many careers, participate in hands-on activities and meet healthcare professionals.

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The MH Medical Explorers program is offered as a free, 9-month program, with one group meeting/event held the third Thursday of each month, September through April and the first Thursday of the month in May. All meetings are held in the Conference Room of Memorial Hospital unless otherwise indicated. 

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Student Participation

• There will be a limited number of students accepted.

• Applicants will be notified of acceptance the first week of September.

• Attendance: Students are asked to attend 75% of the Post meetings/events. Meetings are typically held on the Third Thursday of the month, September through April and the first Thursday of May. 

• Volunteer Time: Students are asked to complete 4 hours of volunteer time during the program duration. These hours can be at Memorial Hospital or in the community. More details will be provided at the first meeting.

• Hospital Events: Students are encouraged to participate in Memorial Hospital community events including: Health Events, Information Events, Youth Education Events, and Parades.

(Read more in the booklet found at the link above on page 10.)​

 

Medical Explorers Program Outline

• The presentations and programs for each year are adjusted to provide a variety of educational experiences from the departments and organizations listed below. Students that participate in the program more than one year, will continually learn new things and hear from new professionals in healthcare. 

• Presentations & Hands-On Demonstrations:​

  • Pharmacy

  • Nursing

  • Operating Room Nursing & CRNA

  • Laboratory

  • Cardiopulmonary

  • Diagnostic Imaging

  • Specialty Providers

  • Physical Therapy

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Speech Language Pathology

  • Family Healthcare Providers

  • Ambulance and First Responders

  • Helicopter Emergency Medical Service

  • Dentistry

  • Chiropractics

  • AND Other Healthcare Organizations

  • Hospital Support Staff

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• Activities may include:

  • Vital Sign Assessment

  • Mock-Patient Scenarios

  • Department Tours

  • Suturing & IVs

  • Ultrasounds & X-Rays

  • Equipment Demos

  • Q & A’s

  • and More

 

Qualifications

• Must be 14-20 Years of Age

• GPA at least 3.0

• Completed Registration Forms for Current Program Year (Click on link above to apply.)

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Contact Information

Program email address: mbargman@mhchester.com

Program phone: 618-826-4581 ext 1373

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Post Advisor: Brett Bollmann, 618-826-4581

Committee Chairperson: Mariah Bargman, 618-826-4581 ext. 1373

Executive Officer: Susan Diddlebock,­ 618-826-4581

Committee Member: Apryl Bradshaw 618-826-4581 ext. 1299