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Scrub Club to start in Oct. at Monroe Clinic
Program held from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7
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A Club Scrub student learns about casts with Amy Hollis, Monroe Clinic imaging services director, and Christine Nelson, Monroe Clinic orthopedic & joint care coach.

MONROE — Students looking to learn about health related careers can get information and answers to questions at Club Scrub, a health career club. 

Club Scrub is an after-school program located at the Monroe Clinic main campus, 515 22nd Ave. It is designed to spark interest in health-related careers among eighth grade students through informative, hands-on activities. Students have the opportunity to speak with healthcare providers and try things out in a variety of hospital departments, including: Respiratory, lab, radiology, nursing areas, surgery, therapy departments and cardiology. 

This free program takes place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. At the end of the 10 sessions, students are honored at a graduation ceremony. Online applications open Sept. 9 and close Sept. 30. Interested students can complete the application at www.monroeclinic.org/clubscrub. 

For more information, contact Becky Thompson at Rebecca.thompson1@ssmhealth.com.