Geisinger’s annual AiM HI event inspires future health care professionals

LEWISTOWN, Pa. – Geisinger recently welcomed 80 high school students from eight school districts across Mifflin, Juniata, Snyder and Centre counties to its annual Aspirations in Medicine and Healthcare Initiatives (AiM HI) event at the Geisinger School of Nursing in Lewistown.

AiM HI is an entry-level career pathway program designed to give students hands-on exposure to a variety of health care roles through interactive workshops and career panels. During the event, students explored fields such as nursing, ultrasound, behavioral health, Life Flight and interventional radiology, while also learning about career paths in medicine, allied health, IT and more.

“We were honored and excited to host area students for this unique event,” said AJ Hartsock, associate vice president of operations for Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. “By connecting students with real-world experiences and health care professionals, AiM HI helps to build a pipeline into health care careers and inspires the next generation of caregivers.” 

“It was good to look at all the careers available within the medical field so that I can explore my options. I’ve learned a lot today,” said Bree Fultz, a sophomore at Mifflin County High School who’s interested in radiology.

Jersey Poeta, a junior from Mifflin County High School and aspiring emergency or labor and delivery nurse, said, “I enjoyed the nursing session the most because it was so interactive. I could tell the nurses who taught us work together as a team and I loved seeing their bond.”

Students can register for the AiM HI program through their local public schools. School representatives may call 570-271-6230 or email tsmcdowell1@geisinger.edu for details.

About Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in rural and urban communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $9 billion in annual revenues across more than 130 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with 509,000+ enrollees in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 600 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,600 clinical research studies. With 28,000 employees, including 1,900 employed physicians and 5,400 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $18 billion on the state’s economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country.  Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.