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Medical Exploring
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Medical technologists Vickie Heuring, left, and Rita Hicks look at the blood of a newborn through a dual-headed microscope Wednesday in the clinical laboratory at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Medical technology is one of many health-related careers young men and women in the area can learn about through the Boy Scouts of America's Real-World Career Experiences' Exploring program, Medical Exploring. Participants of the program are currently being accepted through Missouri Delta Medical Center. (Photo by Leonna Heuring, Staff)
New program gives chance to see job opportunities in healthcare
SIKESTON -- A new program will give young men and women in the Sikeston and surrounding area the chance to explore the various job opportunities in healthcare -- before even setting foot in college or enrolling in a training program.
Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston and Boy Scouts of America are partnering together to offer "Medical Exploring" through the Scouts' Real-World Career Experiences' Exploring program, which offers real-world experiences for 14- to 20-year-olds.
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