Memorial Hospital is proud to announce a new formal collaboration with Carthage Middle School, marking the first agreement of its kind to bring healthcare and life-skill education directly into the classroom. Through this partnership, Memorial Hospital staff will support elective course teachers by leading engaging sessions on a variety of real-world topics.
As part of the collaboration, Memorial Hospital will provide qualified professionals, including nurses, dietitians, healthcare experts, and administrative staff, to deliver age-appropriate lessons, demonstrations, and interactive activities. Hospital team members will work closely with school personnel to ensure all content aligns with educational goals while allowing students to learn practical skills they can apply in their daily lives and future careers.
“How do we touch the lives of our kids?” said Ada Bair, CEO of Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services. “When you really think about the health and wellness of our community, if we want to grow a healthier community, we have to do it with our kids.”
This collaboration represents Memorial Hospital’s continued commitment to fostering strong community partnerships and preparing the next generation for healthy, successful futures.
For more information, please contact Memorial Hospital Health & Wellness Center at 217-357-6540 or visit MHTLC.ORG.
Pictured: Dustin Day, Superintendent of Carthage Schools; Ada Bair, CEO of Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior & Childcare Services; Mindy Bockenfeld, Principal/Athletic Director Carthage Middle School; and Ashlyn Housewright, Executive Director Community Health & Wellness at Memorial Hospital
