high school students

Fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals

Hale County Hospital recognizes the importance of supporting local youth and inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. We are committed to providing hands-on, immersive learning opportunities that allow students to explore careers in medicine, develop essential skills, and gain real-world experience in a hospital setting.

Scholars Program

The Hale County Hospital Scholars Program is designed to teach and expose high school students to the healthcare field. This will be accomplished through four components—Careers in Healthcare, Scientific Reasoning, Technical Expertise, and Community Health.

Program Dates: September 2026-May 2027

Time Commitment: One 2-hour class per week

Application Process: Check back in August 2025!

Core Components

1. Careers in Healthcare

Goal: To provide students with an understanding of the structure of the healthcare system and the vast array of job opportunities available within it.

  • Activities:

    • Shadowing hospital staff across various departments.

    • Attending presentations from healthcare providers.

    • Visiting EMA/EMS facilities to learn about emergency response roles.

    • College tours to explore healthcare education pathways

2. Scientific Reasoning

Goal: To explore foundational concepts in human biology, anatomy, and physiology, fostering a deeper understanding of the sciences behind healthcare.

  • Activities:

    • Engaging in mini-lectures on essential scientific concepts.

    • Participating in experiments to apply and visualize biological principles.

3. Technical Expertise

Goal: To introduce students to clinical exam skills and history-taking techniques essential for patient care.

  • Activities:

    • Working through medical case studies to develop problem-solving skills.

    • Completing CPR and First Aid certification.

    • Learning to assess vital signs and their significance.

    • Participating in a Surgery Day to observe and understand surgical procedures.

4. Community Health

Goal: To teach students how healthcare fits into broader social and cultural contexts and the importance of community health.

  • Activities:

    • Volunteering at a local nursing home and Horseshoe Farm to gain firsthand experience in community care.

    • Engaging in discussions on medical ethics and their role in healthcare decision-making.

    • Serving as Health Ambassadors to promote health awareness in their communities.

Summer Internship Program

The Hale County Hospital High School Summer Internship Program provides high school students with hands-on experience in a professional healthcare environment. Participants will shadow healthcare professionals, assist with department needs, and gain valuable insight into medical careers.

Internship Dates:

  • Session 1: June 2 – June 27

  • Session 2: July 7 – August 1

Time Commitment: Two 3-hour shifts per week & one 1-hour lunch discussion per week.

Application Process

  • Complete the written application by May 1, 2025.

  • You can access the online application here.

  • Attend a 15-minute interview.

  • Selected applicants must receive a TB skin test.

Available Departments & Responsibilities

Each student will be placed in one department per session, gaining direct experience and assisting with department needs.

1. Inpatient Unit

  • Shadow nurses and providers during patient rounds.

  • Assist with dietary services and patient care tasks.

2. Emergency Room (ER)

  • Greet and assist patients upon arrival.

  • Shadow nurses and providers during emergency care.

3. Greensboro Clinic

  • Greet and assist patients upon arrival.

  • Support reception staff.

  • Shadow nurses and providers during patient intake and appointments.

4. Moundville Medical Associates

  • Greet and assist patients upon arrival.

  • Support reception staff.

  • Shadow nurses and providers during patient intake and appointments.

5. Physical Therapy

  • Greet and assist patients upon arrival.

  • Support reception staff.

  • Shadow physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs).

6. Radiology

  • Observe imaging procedures and assist radiology staff as needed.

7. Laboratory

  • Shadow lab technicians and phlebotomists.

  • Assist with specimen processing and lab operations.

8. Home Health

  • Support office staff.

  • Shadow nurses on visits.