UPMC Memorial Hosts 'All Hands In' Healthcare Career Event

Local high school students get hands-on experience at the hospital's first career exploration program.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:18pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a stethoscope repeated in a tight grid pattern, representing the hands-on medical experiences offered to students at the UPMC Memorial career event.UPMC Memorial's interactive 'All Hands In' event inspires local students to explore the diverse career opportunities available in the healthcare industry.West York Today

UPMC Memorial in West Manchester Township, Pennsylvania, hosted around 50 students from nine area high schools for its inaugural 'All Hands In' healthcare career event on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The students participated in a variety of interactive demonstrations and simulations covering different healthcare roles and responsibilities, from nursing and patient care to environmental services and wound care.

Why it matters

The event aimed to expose local students to the diverse range of career opportunities available in the healthcare industry, helping to build the next generation of medical professionals for the community. By providing hands-on experiences, the program sought to spark students' interest and guide them towards potential future paths in the field.

The details

During the event, students rotated through various stations led by UPMC Memorial staff. Activities included a labor and delivery simulation, an IV insertion demonstration using ultrasound technology, a neonatal resuscitation exercise, and a lesson on the importance of proper handwashing and sanitization techniques in patient rooms. Students also learned about career options in environmental services and wound care.

  • The 'All Hands In' event took place on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  • This was the first time UPMC Memorial hosted the healthcare career exploration program.

The players

UPMC Memorial

A hospital located in West Manchester Township, Pennsylvania, that hosted the 'All Hands In' healthcare career event for local high school students.

Kennard-Dale High School

One of the nine area high schools that sent students to participate in the 'All Hands In' event at UPMC Memorial.

West York High School

One of the nine area high schools that sent students to participate in the 'All Hands In' event at UPMC Memorial.

Susquehannock High School

One of the nine area high schools that sent students to participate in the 'All Hands In' event at UPMC Memorial.

Brandon Coates

The environmental services operations manager at UPMC Memorial who discussed career options and the importance of sanitization with the students.

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What’s next

UPMC Memorial plans to make the 'All Hands In' healthcare career event an annual program, inviting more local high schools to participate in the future.

The takeaway

By providing hands-on experiences in various healthcare roles, the 'All Hands In' event at UPMC Memorial is inspiring the next generation of medical professionals and helping to build a strong pipeline of talent for the local community.