CentraState Medical Center recently completed its second year of the Medical Explorers Program for 79 area high school students, in partnership with the Boy Scouts of America.
The community outreach program provides an opportunity to encourage young men and women to pursue a career in the health care field. Students explored up to 15 health care topics through interactive workshops provided by 34 experienced health care professionals at CentraState Medical Center.
In addition, CentraState was honored by the Boy Scouts of America Monmouth Council with the William H. Spurgeon III Award, which is the highest recognition for individuals and organizations contributing significant leadership to the Exploring program.
To learn more about the Medical Explorers Program at CentraState Medical Center, visit www.centrastate.com/volunteer/medical-explorers-program or call 866-CENTRA7.
CentraState Healthcare System is a nonprofit community health organization consisting of an acute-care hospital, a health and wellness campus, three senior living communities, a Family Medicine Residency Program, and a charitable foundation. CentraState’s teaching program is sponsored by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.