The sixth-graders toured St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville and met with staff, discussing a variety of health topics and learning the responsibilities of nurses and other specialty areas. The youngsters also participated in hands-on demonstrations at various learning stations, including blood checks and the proper hand-washing techniques used by medical staff.
The annual event is organized by clinical educator Cheryl Howard, R.N.
David Worthman, certified surgical technology demonstrates to North Madison students some of the tools used in surgical procedures at St. Francis-Mooresville.