CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Parkridge Medical Center staff are establishing mini lesson plans and preparing for their roles as instructors-for-a-morning at the hospital’s March 29th Health Science Fair for business education partner Clifton Hills Elementary.
The event will be held from 9 am till noon in the Clifton Hills Elementary gymnasium. Parkridge clinical and support staff will share their expertise by presenting a variety of short lessons and hands-on demonstrations of several different health science concepts. Clifton Hills’ third, fourth and fifth graders are expected to participate in this special day of scientific exploration.
“We are pleased to help Clifton Hills Elementary students develop a genuine curiosity about the science of health,” said Darrell Moore, Parkridge Medical Center CEO. “This is a great opportunity for our employees to engage with our community and provide meaningful information to these students, perhaps sparking an interest in healthcare that could develop into a career path in the future.”
Members of the media are invited to attend this special event. For more information, please call Alison Counts, marketing communications specialist for Parkridge Health System, at (423) 495-1835.
About Parkridge Medical Center Parkridge Medical Center has provided advanced medical and surgical services with compassionate care to patients in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area since 1971. The Parkridge advantage is a focus on service, individualized care and convenience for patients. The Sarah Cannon Cancer Center at Parkridge, an American College of Surgeons approved and commended oncology program, offers the latest in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Parkridge Medical Center is an accredited chest pain center providing 24-hour emergency care, intensive care, Acute Rehab, surgical services, vascular care, orthopaedics, a sleep disorders center, and comprehensive cardiac care including diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation services. Parkridge Medical Center is a part of the Parkridge Health System.