8th
GRADE HEALTH FAIR

On Wednesday, February 7, Laughlin Memorial Hospital staff members,
led by Dr. Don Henard, provided a two-hour health fair for the eighth grade
students of DeBusk Elementary School. The following health personnel
spoke about their occupations, the educational requirements, and employment
opportunities:
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Ashley Head, Registered Dietician
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Beverly Gott, Registered Nurse (also spoke on Diabetes)
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Glen Mitchell, Radiographer (also an instructor at East Tennessee State
University)
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Jeff Miller, Respiratory Therapist
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Deanna Shepard, Registered Nurse
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Rhonda Gefellers, Laboratory Technologist
Although all students took the Kuder Career Planning online test, the results
of three students indicated they have a high interest an aptitude for health
professons. They are shown above with Dr. Henard.
Updated 2-10-07