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Next Session Of The Ladder – May 14th: Surgery and Sutures!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

This month’s session of the Ladder in North Minneapolis will be all about surgery & suturing! You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the variety of helpers involved in various aspects of surgery (hint – it’s not only physicians/surgeons!), and the … Continue reading →

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Next Session Of The Ladder – April 9th: Diabetes!

Posted on March 27, 2016 by

Diabetes is what happens in the body if sugar doesn’t get processed right so that little or none of it gets into the cells where it’s needed. And if sugar builds up in the blood, it causes all sorts of havoc in the body. It all … Continue reading →

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The Ladder – Now Also Every 3rd Saturday In St. Paul!

Posted on March 15, 2016 by

While the Ladder in North Minneapolis isn’t going anywhere (we’ll continue to be meeting every 2nd Saturday of the month at the UROC – same bat time, same bat channel!) – the Ladder is expanding to provide hands-on learning and … Continue reading →

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Next Session Of The Ladder – March 12th: First Responders And First Aid!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by

Who are the first responders in your community? First responders are exactly that: those first on the scene certified to respond to medical emergencies! The main first responders you may have come across include fire fighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs … Continue reading →

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Next Session Of The Ladder – Feb 13th: The Heart!

Posted on February 2, 2016 by

Valentine’s Day is once again nearly upon us, bringing to mind hearts galore! Join us at this month’s session of the Ladder where we’ll be learning all about REAL hearts like the one in your chest working tirelessly 24/7/365 to circulate … Continue reading →

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Next Meeting of The Ladder – January 9th: Infectious Disease And Parasites!

Posted on January 4, 2016 by

They’re everywhere…all around you…on you…in you…we’re talking about microorganisms! We mean critters like bacteria, viruses, some parasites – all the beasties that are microscopic (unable to be seen without extreme magnifying tools). Some microorganisms play roles in keeping you healthy (hi there Lactobacillus acidophilus!), while some … Continue reading →

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Next Session Of The Ladder – Dec. 12th: Sports Medicine!

Posted on November 29, 2015 by

Sports medicine brings together two awesome things: sports AND medicine! If you play sports or watch sports – you know there are plenty of opportunities for injuries and a need for treatment, physical rehabilitation and therapy: Sports medicine works across … Continue reading →

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Next Session Of The Ladder – Nov. 14th: Baby Health And Medicine!

Posted on November 2, 2015 by

Did you know there are health care careers dedicated to providing special kinds of health and medical care for moms-to-be, babies-to-be and babies once they’re born? This kind of healthcare includes “prenatal” care (everything that happens before a baby is born) and “neonatal” care … Continue reading →

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Next Session of the Ladder – Sept. 12th: Heart and Lungs!

Posted on September 7, 2015 by

If you’re a student in Twin Cities, the summer of 2015 has officially passed into history and you’re back to school this week! As a young North Minneapolis scholar getting your game-on for the new school year, the Ladder is your resource for exploring health career options, … Continue reading →

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Next Session Of The Ladder – July 11th: Surgery and Sutures!

Posted on July 8, 2015 by

This month we’ll be exploring a topic well known to more senior medical scholars but entirely new as a topic at the Ladder: surgery & sutures – or, to use terminology that’s more widely known outside of medicine, operations and stitches! You’ll have … Continue reading →

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