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Long Island Jewish Northwell Health
Medical Center, Physician Partners
Valley Stream - Neuroscience Institute
Operating Room School Partner: Plainview-Old Bethpage,
Kennedy High School
School Partner: Valley Stream Central High School
Students were introduced to the careers at the
Students had the opportunity to observe a Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience
major surgical procedure. They also participated Institute. They toured the facilities, attended
in a mock pre-operative class. Students then numerous presentations and participated in
toured the orthopedic units and shadowed a interactive activities.
physical therapist helping to rehabilitate a
post-operative patient.
Monter Cancer Center North Shore University
School Partner: Herricks High School Hospital - Culinary
The students rotated through multiple School Partner: Massapequa High School
departments and engaged with team members
in various job functions related to cancer care. It was time to dig in as students explored career
They learned about the different educational paths in the field of food and nutrition, including
requirements for each role and were provided Registered Dieticians and Chef's. They were
hands-on experiences. also given a tour of the kitchen and culinary
department. The day culminated in a fun and
engaging healthy cooking challenge.
Northwell Health
Laboratories North Shore University
School Partner: Baldwin High School Hospital - Heart Hospital
Students were given an overview of careers in School Partner: Massapequa High School
the laboratory field – one of the fastest growing
areas in health care. They were provided tours The day started with an introduction and tour
of the multiple departments within the lab of the new Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital.
and participated in hands-on demonstrations Students then participated in interactive and
and activities. engaging activities centered around heart
transplants/Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)
and other heart procedures.
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