Operation Healthcare Bound: Healthcare Immersion Experience – Elko, NV

Operation Healthcare Bound is a full‑day, hands‑on healthcare immersion experience for students ages 16–18 or Class of 2026 recent graduates, hosted at Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, NV. Run by Frontier AHEC in partnership with NNRH, this event gives students an inside look at real healthcare environments, career pathways, and the professionals who make patient care possible.

From 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, participants will engage in interactive activities, explore a variety of healthcare roles, and gain exposure to real‑world clinical settings. Lunch, snacks, and scrubs will be provided for all students.

To participate, students must complete one required form and a two‑step TB skin test. All necessary paperwork will be sent to registered students after sign‑up.

Registration Deadline: May 24, 2026

To learn more about AHEC: https://www.pbsreno.org/education/stemworks/ahec/

Info: Early arrival is recommended as the event will begin promptly at 9AM.

Info: Students will enjoy lunch in the hospital cafeteria alongside healthcare professionals. They’ll move through the cafeteria line and choose from a variety of options, including an entrée, salad, dessert, and a drink. A vegetarian option will also be available.

Info: Students must be picked up no later than 6:10PM.

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Host or Publisher UNR School of Medicine