Northwest Indiana Area Health Education Center
Purdue University North Central and Starke Memorial Hospital
present…

 “GROW OUR OWN”
Future Healthcare Professionals
by sowing seeds for success early

 PRINTABLE .PDF FLYER

Who is invited?

Starke County Middle School students and teachers
(There is no cost, but limited to the first 20 students and 5 teachers that register)
* Teachers will receive a $200.00 stipend for attending*
For registration Information contact NWI AHEC (219) 756-1008 or cbrletic@calumet.purdue.edu

What is it?

A five day summer science program that explores biology through
hands-on activities, introduces related healthcare careers and
provides instructional materials for teachers to use in their classrooms
To view pictures of last year’s event go to http://nursing.calumet.purdue.edu/nwiahec/index.shtlm

When is it?

June 14-18, 2010 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
(Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided daily)

Where is it?

June 14-17 at Purdue University North Central (PNC) –Biology Lab
1401 S. US Highway 421
Westville, Indiana 4639 (Transportation provided from Knox Middle School-
Leaving daily Mon.-Thurs at 7:15 am , Returning at 12:45 pm)

June 18th at Starke Memorial Hospital-
102 E. Culver Rd.
Knox , In. 46534 (No transportation will be provided on Friday-participants must be
dropped off at the hospital at 8:00 am and picked up there at noon.)

Why?

To stimulate interest in science/health and inspire careers in healthcare
To provide hands-on learning approaches and tools for teachers

How?

Dr. Nancy Marthakis, DO, Biology faculty at PNC will be the instructor
The objectives for students: To increase

• knowledge in biology and awareness of healthcare careers
• problem solving skills
• scientific literacy
• time engaged in laboratory activity to better prepare students for passing ISTEP
• exams

The objectives for teachers: To provide training in

• development of laboratory activities to use in the classroom
• curriculum development

 

Funding to support this project provided by

Starke County Community Foundation

 

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NEWS:  2nd Annual SAN PIERRE HEALTH FAIR!

The San Pierre Health Fair is sponsored by the CROPS Health Network Center.  The object of the
fair is to offer a free health community event to the residents in and around San Pierre and to gather information that will be used to provide future outreach services.

Participants are Holm Medical Clinic, Fitness Forum Sports & Wellness, Starke County Community Services, HealthLinc, Purdue Extension, MD Wise, Reins of Life, Inc., Railroad Township Trustee and the ladies of St. Luke’s United Church of Christ.   Boxercise demonstrations will be given by youth from the International Boxing Club. Please print the PDF Flyer and help to spread the word!

Services offered by the vendors include blood sugar, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels tests, bone density assessment, body fat analysis, flexibility and health-related information.

See You at the San Pierre HEALTH FAIR!

Please print the PDF Flyer and help to spread the word!

 

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