Health Matters in the Heartland is a monthly series by the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star examining the evolution of the practice and policy of health care. It’s produced with the support of presenting sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska and this month’s sponsor, Creighton University. Go to https://omaha.com/exclusive/health-matters for multimedia content, new stories and previous monthly installments.
Camila Delgado Garcia’s exploration of careers in health care started with an internship program offered in Omaha by the Latino Center of the Midlands and CHI Health. Already a certified nursing assistant, she wants to become a dental hygienist.
Joerdy Flores-Garcia learns about medicinal uses for herbs grown in at-home gardens as part of a health and wellness internship offered by the Latino Center of the Midlands and CHI Health.
Selene Espinoza, a surgical assistant with CHI Health, said she wanted to make sure Latino students could see people like themselves in health care settings, so she got involved in a Latino Center/CHI Health program last year.
Selene Espinoza, left, a surgical assistant with CHI Health, instructs students in a hands-on surgery workshop. They are taking part in a health internship that CHI Health offers with the Latino Center of the Midlands.
Camila Delgado Garcia’s exploration of careers in health care started with an internship program offered in Omaha by the Latino Center of the Midlands and CHI Health. Already a certified nursing assistant, she wants to become a dental hygienist.
Selene Espinoza, a surgical assistant with CHI Health, said she wanted to make sure Latino students could see people like themselves in health care settings, so she got involved in a Latino Center/CHI Health program last year.
Joerdy Flores-Garcia learns about medicinal uses for herbs grown in at-home gardens as part of a health and wellness internship offered by the Latino Center of the Midlands and CHI Health.
Selene Espinoza, left, a surgical assistant with CHI Health, instructs students in a hands-on surgery workshop. They are taking part in a health internship that CHI Health offers with the Latino Center of the Midlands.
Health Matters in the Heartland is a monthly series by the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star examining the evolution of the practice and policy of health care. It’s produced with the support of presenting sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska and this month’s sponsor, Creighton University. Go to https://omaha.com/exclusive/health-matters for multimedia content, new stories and previous monthly installments.
