www.eisenhowerhealth.org/awards www.cvvim.org This past summer, Eisenhower Health launched its first Discovery and Immersion Program for high school students. This eight-session program began in July, and before we knew it, it was time to return to school. Students enrolled in the Career Technical Education Pathways program across the Coachella Valley went through a competitive interview process and were ultimately matched with one of Eisenhower's many departments. Five Health and Environmental Academy of Learning (HEAL) students passed this interview process and were able to immerse themselves in the amazing work Eisenhower offers. Each Tuesday, students gathered in the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences building, listening to professionals tell inspiring stories of how they came to work in the healthcare industry. On Thursdays, the students spent four hours shadowing in their matched departments. One of our HEAL students, Jeraldine López Ortiz, spoke often of her dream to work with kids and was able to shadow staff in the labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum/neonatal intensive care units. Jeraldine enjoyed seeing the family dynamics and the raw emotions of people in the hospital. She also witnessed how gracefully the nurses handled themselves in high-stress environments. Her valuable experience working with kids and their parents inspired her to get more involved in assisting children in the community. She volunteered to help elementary schools with hearing and hearing tests. It took her enthusiasm for assisting kids to new heights. She later served as the Junior Upcoming Medical Professionals (JUMP) representative for Cathedral City High School’s HOSA – Future Health Professionals chapter, where she helped coordinate events with middle school HOSA chapters and communicated opportunities for the younger generation. Her ability to connect with healthcare professionals showed her future possibilities and how she can contribute to the well-being of children. This is just one example of how Eisenhower is shaping the future of health professionals and positively affecting students across the Coachella Valley. Their interactive programs don’t stop there. This fall, students interested in allied health, nursing and pre-med careers will have the opportunity to learn more about each at a lecture series at the hospital. Eisenhower will also offer internships to seniors seriously considering careers in healthcare. Cathedral City High School’s HEAL Academy is extremely excited to continue working with Eisenhower. The learning opportunities they provide have motivated many students to continue their education in healthcare and we are grateful for this opportunity. Mariana Macias-Gonzalez is a senior in the HEAL Academy at Cathedral City High School. For more information on these programs, visit www.OneFutureCV.org. www.DesertHealthNews.com November/December 2026 Medical News The Valley's Leading Resource for Health and Wellness 4 Students celebrate completion of the Eisenhower Discovery & Immersion Program with their advisors. www.capcomts.com www.capcomts.com HIPAA Compliance Backup/Disaster Recovery Network Design & Support Cyber Security Help Desk Support and more! It is our mission to ensure your business success through effective management, continuity and stability of all your technology needs. CapCom has a 25-year track record of innovative work, creating complete IT systems and solutions for companies in the healthcare sector. CapComTS.com 760.424.2216 info@CapComTS.com CapCom / Desert Health / one-eighth-page horizontal ad / size: 4.875” W x 3.562” H U.S. News & World Report has ranked Eisenhower Medical Center as the #1 “Best Hospital” for the region! This honor reflects the hard work and dedication our care teams and hospital workers put in, day after day. We’re also proud to be recognized as #1 in the region in orthopedic care, and for exceptional care in 16 additional specialties, surgeries and procedures. • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair • Aortic Valve Surgery • Colon Cancer Surgery • Gynecological Cancer Surgery • Heart Bypass Surgery • Hip Fracture • Hip Replacement • Knee Replacement • Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma • Lung Cancer • Maternity • Pacemaker Implantation • Prostate Cancer Surgery • Spinal Fusion • Stroke • TAVR We will continue to raise the bar for high-quality care and look forward to another year of keeping our community healthy and well. Learn more about our accreditations and recognitions at EisenhowerHealth.org/Awards. The Region’s #1 Hospital Care that puts patients FIRST. This season of giving... Share the Gift of Hope and Health Your support helps provide free healthcare and essential support services to uninsured and low-income adults throughout our community. Donate Today! CVVIM.org Shaping Future Health Professionals By Student Mariana Macias-Gonzalez
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