Community Programs pertaining to health science careers for students & teachers in Washington State

​HSCTE can neither directly endorse nor fund outside programs, but we strive to provide information related to pursuing post-secondary information and opportunities for all Health Science students in the state of Washington.

Washington Business Week 2018:
​Healthcare Week (2 sites / dates)

http://www.wbw.org/our-programs/summer/healthcare/

Washington Business Week expanded to include a career pathway in healthcare in 2007. At Healthcare Week, students are divided into teams and are responsible for running a safe, ethical, and affordable healthcare clinic. Students learn about the gamut of healthcare careers and healthcare technology. Students visit the nursing skills centers at major universities and practice hands-on learning with modern medical equipment.

Seattle University
Seattle, WA
July 29 – August 3, 2018
​Overnight Camp
REGISTRATION CLOSES July 15
Renton Technical College
​Renton, WA
August 13 - 17, 2018
Day Camp
REGISTRATION CLOSES August 1​

Kadlec Experience Healthcare Summer Program
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
Richland, WA

bThe Kadlec Experience Healthcare Summer Program is a dynamic, week-long event, held at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, which will immerse students in the healthcare industry. Students will utilize and build their leadership, teamwork, creativity and communication skills as well as develop solutions to real world health issues. This amazing opportunity will allow them to explore the healthcare industry while working collaboratively with professional mentors and a group of their peers.

When: Select one of these week-long sessions:
  • June 19-23, 2018 or July 16-20, 2018 
  • Sessions run Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Students must be able to commit to the entire week they select
Cost: $75.00 for the week (daily snacks and lunch provided)
  •  Scholarships are available
Requirements:Students must be at least 16 years old by the start of their selected week and entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade by fall of 2018. Students graduating 12th grade in spring of 2018 are also eligible.
Applications: Applications available below or online at www.kadlec.org/camp
Registration: Please send completed application to rachel.wabeke@kadlec.org.

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Community Programs pertaining to health and wellness for students, teachers, & families in Washington State

HSCTE can neither directly endorse nor fund outside programs, but we strive to provide information related to lifelong health & wellness for all Health Science students in the state of Washington.

Every Kid Healthy™ Week:
​April 24-28, 2017

Every Kid Healthy™ Week is an annual observance created to celebrate school health and wellness achievements.

Every Kid Healthy™ Week is sponsored by Action for Healthy Kids® . It is their mission to fight childhood obesity, undernourishment and physical inactivity by helping schools become healthier places so kids can live healthier lives.​

School Health Resources

Online resources

Resources for Recess from CDC & SHAPE America

CDC and SHAPE America have developed new resources for recess in schools. These resources will help schools develop a written recess plan and use evidence-based strategies for recess to increase students' physical activity and improve their academic achievement.

Action for Healthy Kids Webinars Registration

​Action for Healthy Kids offers a wide variety of virtual learning opportunities.  From school breakfast programs and recess before lunch to wellness policy implementation and more, most webinars free and are open to the public.