Rhinelander senior Owen Kurtz practices CPR on an Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital Emergency Department mannequin. Submitted photo

Students from Rhinelander High School offered hands-on experience

For the Star Journal

RHINELANDER  – Students from Rhinelander High School visited Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital to learn about health care careers and services offered locally April 4, in a hands-on event, “Discovery Day.”

Over 40 students had the opportunity to visit Aspirus Health booths featuring several departments and services. Aspirus MedEvac demonstrated how the Lucas Device can help save lives while the Emergency Department asked students to practice their CPR skills. Other departments that offered interactive booths included the Birthing Center, James Beck Cancer Center, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Laboratory and the Inpatient Unit which highlighted a Willy Wonka themed booth.

“This is a great opportunity for Aspirus to collaborate with Rhinelander High School students and introduce them to potential career opportunities in health care,” said Lori Knitt, VP – patient care and chief nursing officer, Aspirus North Division. “Health care is one of the top employers in the Rhinelander community and we hope that mentoring them now will inspire the students to consider a career in the medical field and then return home to practice and care for their family and friends.”

The students are in the medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and AP biology classes and the Discovery Day event showcased how the course applies to the medical field in which they are interested.