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UW students learn about rural health care

Four students from the University of Washington's Healthcare Alternative Spring Break program came to Odessa to job-shadow members of the local medical community and learn about rural healthcare and its unique challenges.

The students shadowed working professionals in either nursing, pharmacy or physical therapy or followed Dr. Linda Powell or Nanette Brokaw, ARNP during their work at the clinic and/or hospital for four days this week. On the fifth day, the students give back to the community by visiting schools to promote higher education.

OMHC has hosted students in this program for the past...

 

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