CRHC Announces M.A.S.H Camp for Aspiring Healthcare Students

Clarinda Regional Health Center • May 22, 2025

Camp begins in July 2025 for High School Students interested in Healthcare.

>> REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN << | Deadline is June 20th.

Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) is excited to announce a new, fun opportunity for local youth called M.A.S.H. Camp, a hands-on, educational experience for students entering 9th through 12th grades who are interested in exploring careers in the medical field.

Registration is available online on ClarindaHealth.com. The camp will be held every Wednesday in July 2025, beginning July 2 through July 30, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at CRHC. Your child can attend every class if they want the full experience, or just attend the classes and subjects that interest them the most.

M.A.S.H., which stands for Medicine, Administration, Science, and Health, is designed to introduce students to the many diverse and vital roles within healthcare, beyond traditional nursing. Led by CRHC professionals, campers will engage in interactive demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and hands-on learning using real medical instruments.

M.A.S.H Camp's Tentative Schedule is as follows:

July 2nd: Intro to Medicine - CPR, Medical Terminology, Infection Prevention, Human Anatomy and Vital Signs

July 9th: Labs, Vaccines, and IV Starting

July 16th: EMS/ER, Radiology, and Respiratory Therapy

July 23rd: Administrative - IT, Revenue Cycle, Marketing, HR & Compliance, and Life Enrichment

July 30th: Specialty Clinic, Surgery, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy

Camp highlights that are planned include:

CPR Basics and Emergency Response
Ambulance Tours with CRHC EMS
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Infection Prevention and Hygiene Science
Radiology and Respiratory Therapy (RT)
Billing, Coding, and the Business Side of Healthcare
Healthcare Marketing & Content Management
Vaccines and Immunization Education

Emilee Haffner, CRHC CFO shares, “As a former intern at CRHC, I’m thrilled to see the launch of M.A.S.H Camp for youth in our community. M.A.S.H will be an excellent hands-on opportunity for students to explore all aspects of the healthcare field - clinical and nonclinical. My CRHC internship drove my passion for healthcare, and I'm eager to see this Camp spark the same inspiration for the next generation of healthcare professionals."

This is a free program, snacks will be provided, and each participant will receive a camp T-shirt. While lunch is not served, the half-day format allows students to remain engaged and energized throughout the morning. CRHC encourages students with a curiosity for science, health, or medicine to register early, as spaces are limited.

To register visit ClarindaHealth.com or call Tessie Searl, HR Manager at 712-542-8320.

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