Youth

As participants in many innovative community programs, the health care professionals at Hudson Hospital & Clinics put their training, education and experience to work to inspire the region’s young people to live safe and healthy lives. Why do they love it so much? It is often as fun as it is rewarding.

Bike Safety Clinic
Fifty percent of children’s bike accidents result from riding into the road from a driveway or sidewalk without looking. To educate parents and children about bike safety, Hudson Hospital & Clinics along with other community event sponsors, offered a Bike Safety Clinic complete with bike safety course and bike and helmet safety and performance checks. The hospital’s trauma outreach program received a $500 grant from Hudson Rotary which was used to purchase bike helmets and supplies for the day’s event.  Over 50 kids attended and 18 helmets were given to those who did not have the proper gear.

Babysitting 101
Building connections with area youth through education and skill development is an important part of Hudson Hospital & Clinics outreach program goals. One very popular class is the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course.  It’s a fun, fast-paced class designed with lots of activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions.  Youth ages 11-15 learn child care, first aid, and leadership and communication skills. 150 children from all over western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota participated in 2010 and nearly $6,000 in community benefit contribution was reported last year.