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HealthPATH Evaluation Shows Internships Increase Interest in Health Careers

Diversity is not just good for communities and workplaces—it can also help improve health outcomes and save lives. Healthcare workers who are sensitive to the needs and norms of their communities provide better care—and influence medical research and hospital practices more broadly. Studies show that African American, Latinx, and Native American physicians are more likely [...]

2020-11-19T23:00:55+00:00 November 19th, 2020|Categories: Diversifying the Healthcare Workforce, Impact, Internship Programs, Workforce Development|Comments Off on HealthPATH Evaluation Shows Internships Increase Interest in Health Careers

Welcome Back Students!

The HealthPATH program at Alameda Health System provides internships, volunteer opportunities, and other work-based learning experiences to more than 800 youth and young adults each year. With the start of the new school year, we are gearing up for our fall internship programs. In mid-September, over 80 high school students from throughout Oakland will begin [...]

2019-09-26T21:21:38+00:00 September 4th, 2019|Categories: Internship Programs|Comments Off on Welcome Back Students!