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Senior Experiences in 2012-13

August 20, 2012, 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Cardio-risk Assessment Day (free testing)
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

September  24, 2012, 8:30 to Noon
The Future of Health Care
Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines (Main Campus)
1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

October 19, 2012, 8:30 to Noon
Considering Graduate School in Health Care
Des Moines University

November 15, 2012, During Seminar 9:05 to 10:10 a.m.
Medical Professional Guest Speaker
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

December 13, 2012, During Seminar 9:05 to 10:10 a.m.
Medical Professional Guest Speaker
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

January 21, 2013, 8:30 to Noon
The Physician Experience
Mercy Medical Plaza
411 Laurel Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

February 14, 2013, 8:30 to Noon
Building Job Skills
Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

March 14, 2013, During Seminar 9:05 to 10:10 a.m.
Medical Professional Guest Speaker during Seminar
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

April 19, 2013, Times will vary
Job Shadowing Experience
Various Health Care Settings

May 21, 8:30 a.m. to noon
Broadlaws Medical Center
1801 Hickman Rd 
Des Moines, IA 50314

Summer 2013 
Opportunity to Enroll in Nursing Assistant Program (16 years of age required) or Emergency Medical Technician (18 years of age by end of course to sit for EMT Certification examination)

Junior Experiences in 2012-13

September 24, 2012, 8:30 to Noon
Understanding Catholic Health Care
Mercy Medical Center – West Lakes
1601 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
 
October 18, 2012, 8:30 to Noon
Childhood Health Care
Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines (Main Campus)
1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

November 15, 2012, During Seminar 9:05 to 10:10 a.m.
Medical Professional Guest Speaker
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

December 13, 2012, During Seminar 9:05 to 10:10 a.m.
Medical Professional Guest Speaker
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

January 3, 2013, 8:30 to Noon
Adult Health Care
Mercy Medical Center – West Lakes
1601 60th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266

February 15, 2013, 8:30 to Noon
Senior Health Care
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
5837 Winwood Drive, Johnston, IA 50131      

March 14, 2013, During Seminar 9:05 to 10:10 a.m.
Medical Professional Guest Speaker
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

May 29, 2013, Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Community Health
Polk County Health Department
1907 Carpenter Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

Summer 2013 
One-on-one Polk County Health Department Initiatives
Mercy College of Health Sciences (as needed)
928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Opportunity to Enroll in Nursing Assistant Program (16 years of age required)

Sophomore Experience in 2012-13*

August 20, 2012, 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Cardio-risk Assessment Day (free testing)
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

September 24, 2012, 8:30 to 12:30 p.m.
The Big Picture
Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

October 18, 2012, 8:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Your Health
Healthy Living YMCA
Mercy Wellness Campus
12493 University Avenue, Clive, IA 50325      

November 15, 2012, During Seminar 9:05 to 10:10 a.m.
Medical Professional Guest Speaker during Seminar
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

December 13, 2012, During Seminar 9:05 to 10:10 a.m.
Medical Professional Guest Speaker during Seminar
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

January 21, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Mission & Diversity
Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines (Main Campus)
1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

February 14, 2013, 8:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Teamwork & Critical Thinking
Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines (Main Campus)
1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

March 14, 2013, During Seminar 9:05 to 10:10 a.m.
Medical Professional Guest Speaker
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265

May 29 2013, Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Spirituality & Mental Health
Location TBD


 

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Program Contact

  • Brian Tingleff
    Vice President of External Affairs
    Local (515) 643-6663
    Fax (515) 643-6698
    Toll Free (800) 637-2994, ext. 3-6663
    btingleff@mercydesmoines.org

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