Trinity Health Muskegon Hosts Schools for a “A Day in the Life of an Injured Student”

MUSKEGON, Mich. (March 3, 2026) – Trinity Health Muskegon hosted more than 50 Muskegon area students Tuesday, offering them an immersive look into a variety of health care careers and highlighting the opportunities available within their own community.

On Tuesday, March 3, educators and students from Muskegon High School and Spring Lake High School visited Trinity Health Muskegon to participate in an interactive activity titled “A Day in the Life of an Injured Student.” They followed the medical journey of a student athlete hurt during a football game. From the initial scene with paramedics to the operating room alongside surgical technicians, students observed each step of care and the many medical professionals involved.

Students were introduced to roughly 40 different medical and health-related professions. Trinity Health Muskegon colleagues shared information about their roles, required education, career pathways, and practical advice. Representatives from health care colleges and Trinity Health Muskegon’s Talent Acquisition team were also present to serve as resources for the students.

“Many of these students have no idea how many career options exist within various health care settings. Athletic trainers, paramedics, physicians, nurses, radiology and lab technicians, emergency department teams, operating room staff, computer support, dietary services, facilities personnel, and so many others,” said Jerry Evans, MD, an emergency medicine provider with Lake Michigan Emergency Specialists and the immediate past chief of staff at Trinity Health Muskegon. “We want these students to recognize the wide range of careers available to them and know that we hope they stay here and work with us. Trinity Health Muskegon is devoted to strengthening our community and inspiring our youth to consider careers in health care.”

The event supports Trinity Health’s Growing Our Own initiative, a program designed to engage Muskegon students from third through twelfth grade and help them see a future working in health care as attainable for them. With 18% of nurses and other health care professionals shifting careers following the pandemic, providing young people with tools, guidance, and encouragement is essential to fostering enthusiasm for continued education in high-demand fields.

Tuesday’s event was the first of three opportunities for area students and educators to participate, with two additional sessions planned for March 17 and March 26.

The Growing Our Own initiative will continue outreach to Muskegon County students through additional education, participation in career fairs, and more. This program is made possible by partnering with the Muskegon Area Career Tech Center (CTC), Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD), Boys and Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore, and Michigan Works.