MONROE — SSM Health Monroe Hospital is excited to offer eighth grade students an opportunity to learn about healthcare professions through our Club Scrub program. 

The goal of this free after-school program is to increase awareness of healthcare careers. The program is designed to provide eight interactive sessions over a period of three months to provide consistent and engaging exposure to various healthcare professions.

Students will have the opportunity to speak with healthcare professionals and participate in hands-on activities that will allow them to experience firsthand what it might be like to work in a variety of healthcare settings such as Cardiac Cath Lab, Emergency Department, Family Medicine Residency, Operating Room, Pharmacy, Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedics and Rehab Services. 

Club Scrub will start on Oct. 8 and end on Dec. 17 with a graduation ceremony. Each session will be held on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at SSM Health Monroe Hospital, 515 22nd Avenue, Monroe. There will be no session on Nov. 26. 

Applications are due by Sept. 19. Find the application and more information at ssmhealth.com/clubscrub.