Yuma Children’s Museum opens interactive exhibit to learn about medical field
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A local hospital teams up with a museum to give kids an hands on experience about health care.
Onvida Health began an interactive exhibit at the Children's Museum where kids can "play" and learn about what it takes to pursue a career in the medical field.
"We are very proud to give this to the community because we want to able to spark that excitement for children early on before they make their career choices to say, 'Hey, this is something I can do. Is that is available to me?'" said Robert Trenschel, Onvida Health President CEO.
"Children an caregiver coming through here to relate to medical to calm nerves, to help kids feel at home when they need medical attention, that was the goal and we thnk we achieved it," said Sabra Lemmon, Children's Museum executive director.
The Onvida Health exhibit is permanent. The Children's Museum of Yuma County is located on main street across the street from the Yuma County Administration building.
