World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day seeks to recognize the compassion and bravery of humanitarian workers. Designated by the United Nations in December of 2008 to honor the sacrifices of humanitarian workers, it is celebrated annually on August 19, a day that commemorates the 2003 bombing of the UN Headquarters in Iraq.

World Humanitarian Day seeks to recognize the compassion and bravery of humanitarian workers. Designated by the United Nations in December of 2008 to honor the sacrifices of humanitarian workers, it is celebrated annually on August 19, a day that commemorates the 2003 bombing of the UN Headquarters in Iraq.

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Healthcare: Healing Agent Game Overview | Skillionaire Games

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Healthcare: Healing Agent Game Overview | Skillionaire Games
The Skillionaire Games Healthcare career video game offers an immersive experience where students explore careers in the healthcare sector through interactive gameplay. Teachers and mentors don't need...
Healthcare: South Carolina Snapshot | Skillionaire Games

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Healthcare: South Carolina Snapshot | Skillionaire Games
The Skillionaire Games Industry Snapshot on Healthcare in South Carolina is a ready-to-use resource that helps teachers and mentors introduce students to the state’s thriving healthcare industry...
Anne Austin Young | Carolina Snaps

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Anne Austin Young | Carolina Snaps
Dr. Anne Austin Young, one of South Carolina's first female physicians, pioneered women's healthcare from 1915 to 1978. She worked as a surgeon, obstetrician-gynecologist and psychiatrist. After...
From Coach to Teacher | Palmetto Scene

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From Coach to Teacher | Palmetto Scene
Chapin High School Principal Dr. Akil Ross was recently named the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) 2018 National Principal of the Year. In this clip, Dr. Ross talks about...
John Slaughter, National Park Service | Original SC

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John Slaughter, National Park Service | Original SC
"Humanity is the most important thing we can value....Valuing the humanity in others puts us in a place where we can have compassion and share passion with each and every individual, no matter what...
Neonatal Nurse | Kids Work! Trauma Surgeon | Kids Work!

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Trauma Surgeon | Kids Work!
What is a Trauma Surgeon? Surgeons are physicians who specialize in treating injuries, deformities and disease by using invasive procedures. Trauma Surgeons treat critically injured patients who...
Neonatal Nurse | Kids Work! Public Relations Specialist | Kids Work!

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Public Relations Specialist | Kids Work!
What is a Public Relations Specialist? Public relations specialists plan and produce programs that promote a positive image of the hospital to the community. They provide two-way information to the...
Neonatal Nurse | Kids Work! Medical Lab Technician | Kids Work!

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Medical Lab Technician | Kids Work!
What is a Medical Lab Technician? Clinical laboratory technologists perform testing that is crucial to detecting and diagnosing diseases. They examine and analyze body fluids, tissues and cells and...
Neonatal Nurse | Kids Work! Radiologic Technologist | Kids Work!

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Radiologic Technologist | Kids Work!
What is a Radiologic Technologist? A Ragiologic Technologist uses X-ray equipment to take images of the interior of the body to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. They are familiar...
Physical Therapist | Kids Work!

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Physical Therapist | Kids Work!
What is a Physical Therapist? Physical therapists treat patients who are disabled due to surgery, injury or disease. They create rehabilitative programs for the patients to help improve mobility...
Neonatal Nurse | Kids Work! Dietitian | Kids Work!

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Dietitian | Kids Work!
What is a Dietitian? Dietitians apply the science of nutrition to plan meals for patients. They help prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits, evaluating clients' diets and...
Trauma Surgeon | Kids Work! Neonatal Nurse | Kids Work!

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Neonatal Nurse | Kids Work!
What is a Neonatal Nurse? Neonatal nursing is a specialty in the health care profession where nurses provide direct patient care to high-risk newborn babies. They access the patients' health problems...
Neonatal Nurse | Kids Work! Pharmacist | Kids Work!

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Pharmacist | Kids Work!
What is a Pharmacist? Pharmacists mix, measure and dispense drugs prescribed by doctors. They advise the medical team and provide information to the patients about their medications. Pharmacists...
Dolphin Conservation | ETV Shorts

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Dolphin Conservation | ETV Shorts
Johns Island Conservancy in Charleston County strives to make sure everyone knows the right way to treat dolphins in their natural habitat. The Bottlenose Dolphin is South Carolina's State Marine...
Disappearing Frogs Project | Palmetto Scene

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Disappearing Frogs Project | Palmetto Scene
York County has a popular icon called Greg the Frog, everyone’s favorite amphibian. While he may be well known, his real counterparts aren’t the favorite subject to talk about. How much do we really...
Robert Mason, Caring Clown | Original SC

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Robert Mason, Caring Clown | Original SC
"The most precious gift one person can give to another is attention." That's what Robert Mason, a.k.a. DOCTOR GEEZER, says about his work through the volunteer organization Bumper T Caring Clowns. The...
Shark Feeder Arnold Postell | Original SC

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Shark Feeder Arnold Postell | Original SC
Thats what Arnold Postell, a senior biologist at South Carolina Aquarium, says about conserving and caring for the environment. Postell, a Charleston native, spent most of his time growing up in the...
Emergency Room | Eye Wonder

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Emergency Room | Eye Wonder
The Eye Wonder team learns what happens behind the scenes in the emergency room from the admissions process to how patients are cared for. A nurse explains what happens to a patient when he or she is...