Athletic Trainer Nate Kees, from College of the Redwoods, spoke to Bio and Community Health students at Eureka High on Friday March 8th about career options in Sports Medicine. Nate talked about his journey helping out the athletic trainer as a kid while his parents coached, through his experience as a college athlete, to working as a professional athletic trainer. Students were also able to talk with Nate about their own interests and learn about different career options within kinesiology ad sports...

Students in Bio and Community Health class at Fortuna High got to travel to the Bodyworks gym to learn about Healthy Lifestyle. Personal Trainer Shelby Lipscomb led them in a variety of exercises and then talked with them about ways to continue to be active and healthy throughout life.  Huge thanks to Shelby and the team at Bodyworks for allowing the students to come and see fitness in...

Last week, local high school students heard from a variety of healthcare professionals about the different options available in health careers. Guest speakers shared about their journeys through education and career choices, daily duties on the job, career options within a specialty, and different settings to work in. Students were also able to ask speakers their own questions, which often led to rich conversation. Panels of guest speakers were hosted at Arcata High, Eureka High, Fortuna High, and St. Bernard’s...