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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital recently hosted its annual summer learning program, Camp Med. The three-day program is designed for high school students interested in medical sciences and healthcare careers as an opportunity to see and hear from diverse medical professionals in the hospital setting.

Each year, Camp Med is co-sponsored by the Northwest Area Health Education Center of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital’s Community Outreach Department under the direction of Mitzie McCurdy, Director. The program was designed to recruit, educate, and prepare Iredell County high school students for careers in the medical field. The students experienced activities this week that included over 20 contact hours of presentations, tours and observations, and clinical experiences.

During the program, students were able to observe health technology, equipment and procedures, develop an understanding of the health care delivery system and the principles of medical ethics and safety, as well as develop effective skills of personal development in areas such as peer relations, teamwork, and leadership.

About Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital offers comprehensive medical care to individuals throughout the greater Lake Norman region. Located just off Interstate 77 at Exit 33, the Mooresville medical campus offers complete specialty services from 24-hour emergency medicine and maternity to cardiology and advanced surgical services. For more information about the services offered at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital, please visit www.DukeHealth.org/Hospitals/Duke-Health-Lake-Norman-Hospital.