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🔪 Scalpel Up! – Surgical Skills Experience for Students
Sparta Community Hospital, in partnership with the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), is excited to host an immersive hands-on experience for middle school students!

🧪 What Students Will Do

Practice on a laparoscopic simulation box with endoscope setup

Rotate through surgical skill stations (hand–eye coordination, instrument handling, visualization)

Explore surgical innovation and tool design

Compete in a friendly Surgical Skills Showdown (speed, precision, accuracy)

Tour Sparta Community Hospital and learn about healthcare careers (parents/guardians welcome for the tour)

👩‍⚕️ Who Should Attend

Students curious about medicine, biology, engineering, or STEM

Students in grades 6–8

📅 Event Details

Date/Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Sparta Community Hospital – Broadway Plaza, Auxiliary Room A & B (203 S. Vine, Sparta)

Cost: $5.00 (sponsored by Sparta Health & Wellness Foundation; fee covers lunch)

Capacity: Limited spots available – registration required (first come, first served)

Permission: Parent/guardian consent required (details emailed after registration)

📝 How to Register

👉 Share this link with your students and families:
https://www.spartahospital.com/latest-news/scalpel-up-2025/

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