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| Students Provided Hands-on Healthcare Experience at LCGH During FDRHPO’s “MASH” Camp 07/28/18 01:00pm |
and explore the healthcare industry last week by participating in the summer MASH (Medical Academy of Sciences and Health) Camp at Lewis County General Hospital. The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO), in collaboration with five regional hospitals and SUNY Jefferson, sponsors a series of MASH Camps in the area. MASH Camp is a unique opportunity for students in grades 8-12 to experience and explore the healthcare industry in an interactive way. By participating in hands-on activities that highlight various career opportunities, students learn about the educational requirements, skills, typical job duties and personal qualities of specific healthcare professionals. Additionally, involvement in MASH Camp provides students the opportunity to network with healthcare professionals in their community to build long-term mentoring relationships. The students at Lewis County General MASH Camp represented Lowville, Beaver River, Adirondack and Indian River schools. They participated in rotations through various departments in the hospital throughout the week, including the lab, nursing home, radiology, intensive care, physical therapy, emergency, adult day care and clinical. We caught up with the group on Thursday, during an interactive presentation with the LifeNet helicopter crew. Students were brought to the old Cilmax Manufacturing building, just up from the hospital, as the LifeNet crew landed at the designated landing zone for the hospital and spent about an hour with the students. Students were given an overview of the air medical profession and were given opportunities to ask questions to the medic and pilot. “MASH Camp is often the catalyst that ignites the passion and interest of our local students to further pursue their educational and career exploration in the healthcare field,” said Tracy L. Leonard, FDRHPO’s Regional Workforce Lead. “As a launching point in the regional workforce pipeline, MASH Camp provides students the opportunity to make early and informed decisions about their future academic and professional goals. It truly is a collective community effort aimed at building a strong, sustainable healthcare workforce for the future." MASH Camp is made possible by funding from the Workforce Development Institute. Students interested in the MASH Camp program apply directly through FDRHPO. Camps are generally held twice a year, with a summer camp and one during winter break. |
| LifeNet Helicopter Landing at Climax for MASH Camp Demonstration |
| LifeNet Helicopter Lifting Off After MASH Camp Demonstration |
| MASH Camp Students Get First-Hand Look at LifeNet Helicopter |