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Brian Decker, R.T.R., with The Bellevue Hospital's Diagnostic Imaging Department, shows examples of x-rays and CT Scans to first graders from Clyde-Green Springs Schools.

All first graders from Clyde-Green Springs Schools recently toured The Bellevue Hospital and learned about safety during presentations in some of the hospital departments.

Sponsored by The Bellevue Hospital’s Retention and Recruitment Committee, the Safety Tour hosted nearly 200 first graders from the Clyde-Green Springs Schools, including South Main, Green Springs, St. Mary’s, and Vine Street schools.

“This is an annual event for first graders from Bellevue and Clyde Schools,” commented Sue Felder, RNC, co-chair of the committee. “We attempt to increase their awareness of safety and how they can stay healthy.”

“An added benefit is to see the hospital as a health resource in the community and not a scary place,” continued Felder. “Hopefully, some of these children will have such a positive experience that they may choose a healthcare career and see that there are many choices of jobs within a hospital setting, not just doctors and nurses.”

At each stop in one of the hospital departments, the children learned about safety and received a treat for their goodie bag.

In the Lab, the students learned how cuts and scrapes might become infected. Students received stickers following that presentation. In the Cardiopulmonary Department, the students learned about how smoking is bad for you before receiving notepads for their goodie bags.

In the Emergency Department, the topic was bicycle and street safety. Students received a pencil following the presentation. From there, the tour stopped in the Radiology Department, where the students learned how bones get broken sometimes during bicycle accidents. Stickers were given away for the goodie bags.

Next stop was the Surgery Department, where students learned what happens during a surgery. The kids each received a surgical mask and hat. Next up was Pharmacy where the kids learned that medicine is not candy. Crayons were handed out after the talk.

In the Medical/Surgical Department, students learned about sneezing, coughing, blowing their nose, and proper hand washing techniques. Each student received a bottle of hand sanitizer and a pack of Kleenex.  In the Physical Therapy Department, students learned how to “Get Up Off That Couch & Exercise.” Each student received a coloring book.

The final stop was for a talk from the Dietary Department about the values of healthy foods for kids. Each student then received a healthy snack.           

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