The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh, NY — Nearly two dozen local middle and high school students learned about healthcare careers during the Medical Academy of Science and Health (MASH) Camp at Clinton Community College. Held on Wednesday and Thursday, June 26-27, the event partnered with the Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC).

MASH Camp is designed to make healthcare careers fun and accessible. Students explored various healthcare jobs, from entry-level to those requiring advanced degrees. While at Clinton Community College, students used the nursing labs and equipment.

The camp was packed with unique activities. Students learned how to use personal protective equipment, read blood pressure, use microscopes, and perform first aid. They also tackled an exciting escape room challenge. In the end, everyone got to take home their very own stethoscope.

One of the camp highlights was a tour of the CVPH Medical Center, where students got a behind-the-scenes look at various healthcare roles. It was a fantastic opportunity to see what different healthcare professionals do daily.

Assemblyman Billy Jones visited the camp to discuss our community’s vital healthcare worker needs. He also toured Clinton’s nursing labs, supporting these educational programs.

Students said the camp was engaging, hands-on, and informative. Clinton Community College and NAHEC were pleased, too, with how the camp turned out and
are excited to see these students become the healthcare heroes of tomorrow.