The Club Scrub 2 Project awarded 25 participants their white, green and black jackets Feb. 10 during a special ceremony at First Methodist Church.
The youth have a passion for science and the medical field. Through a series of hands-on workshops, the program introduced medical information to third through sixth graders, according to a news release.
The honorees from the Pine Bluff Community Center site receiving their white jackets were Austin Canada, Trevion Dickson, Kevin Dunhoo Jr., Jayceon Goins, Journee Goins, Elya Heisler, Aniya Rauls, Cor’Tajah Richardson, Skylar Taylor, Jaiden Williams, JaNessa Wilson and Anthony Wright. Jaxon Harvell, a third-year member, received a black jacket.
Honorees from the Townsend Park site receiving their white jackets were Xia Allen, Arkeith Davis, Kori Davis, T’wuan Dockett, Kaley Hadley, Jayden Huff, Channing Jackson, C’Mahj Murphy, Joe Paige, Ja’Riyah Pridgeon and Xavier Wilson. Sir James Herring, a second-year member, received a green jacket.
The workshop, Human Anatomy 101, gave young scholars the opportunity to explore the functions of several vital organs and learn essential tips on how to keep them healthy.
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“From the heart to the lungs, scholars gained a deeper appreciation for the inner workings of the human body,” according to the release.
Another highlight of the program was a session on the stethoscope, where participants discovered its various uses and even had the chance to try it out themselves.
“The excitement didn’t stop there, as the scholars dove into a lively and competitive round of the classic game Operation, which tested their precision, patience and steady hands. Not only did the game bring smiles and laughter, but it also taught the importance of teamwork in the medical field. Just as in real-life healthcare settings, scholars had to rely on each others’ input and collaboration to successfully ‘operate,’ showing how crucial teamwork is for all medical professionals,” according to the release.
The program facilitators were led by Danielle Harris, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences South Central education coordinator and Ivy Center’s Club Scrub coordinator.
“As the program concluded, one thing was clear: the scholars of Club Scrub 2 are destined for greatness,” Harris said, “And we look forward to seeing all they accomplish and the impact they will make as the next generation of medical professionals.”
Mattie Collins, Ivy Center president, reminded everyone of one of the project’s goals.
“We’re growing our own medical professionals for Pine Bluff and Jefferson County,” she said. “The future is bright, and it’s only the beginning!”
The Club Scrub 2 Project was made possible through a grant from Synergy Forum and partnerships with UAMS South Central, the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson County, Townsend Park and Pine Bluff Community sites, and a donation from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., the Delta Omega Omega Chapter. The AKA/Alpha Rho Chapter at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff served as volunteers for the project.
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