Medical Explorers Post #1189 at Cape Regional

COURT HOUSE – On the first and third Tuesday of each month from October through April, Cape Regional Medical Center becomes the “place to be” for a dozen or more teens. What could catch the attention of teenagers and draw them to their local Medical Center? The answer is rather surprising; it is the opportunity to be mentored and explore healthcare careers, but it is rumored that the chocolate chip cookies are without rival!
Medical Explorers is a “Learning for Life” career-education program for young men and women that is sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America. Exploring is a catalyst that brings together the quizzical minds of youth, seeking career and educational paths, and the experience of seasoned healthcare professionals. This distinctive partnership offers a unique backdrop for new friendships and also provides the opportunity to receive vital experience in the vast arena of healthcare careers; Cape Regional Medical Center’s Medical Explorer’s program focuses on providing this dual experience. The group explores different elements of healthcare, spending most of their time in a group setting. There is also an opportunity for the individual students to shadow in areas of specific interest as well as participate in various hands on activities. The combination of instruction and on-the-front-line experience provides an understanding of the many opportunities that are available to students as they choose their future careers.
“The program gives the teens the opportunity to choose a career path earlier in their academic journey,” stated Keith Babore, Program Facilitator at the Medical Center. “This helps set the road-map for their curriculum, enabling them to achieve their healthcare career goals much sooner.
The co-facilitators for Post #1189 are Keith Babore, BSRT, Director of Diagnostic Imaging, and Sue Guilliams, RN. The program is open to youth and young adults ages 14 (who have completed eight grade) through age 20 who exhibit an interest in a career in healthcare.
For more information about Medical Explorer’s Post #1189, please contact Keith Babore at 609-463-2511.
Cape Regional Medical Center is a member of the Penn Cancer Network and an affiliate of Penn Medicine for Cancer Care and Cardiac Care. Cape Regional Medical Center is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. For additional information on the Medical Center and its programs, please login to our web site at www.caperegional.com or contact Sue Staeger, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator at 609-463-2059.