January 18, 2002

Over the years, the MGH has been host to a variety of guests and visitors from all over the world. The crowd assembled Jan. 11 in the MGH Ether Dome was one of many such groups — though they may have been a bit younger than the average visitor. Students from Lawrence High School came to the MGH representing the Injury Prevention and Vocational Program for Minority High School Students in Massachusetts.

Organized by Ruben Peralta, MD, of MGH Surgery and Trauma and Critical Care, and the MGH Multicultural Affairs Office, the students' visit included tours of the MGH and Shriners Burns Hospital. The juniors and seniors were treated to a historic overview of the MGH in the Ether Dome as well as a presentation about community service programs at the hospital. The students also heard lectures and discussions about injury prevention and careers in the medical field.

At the conclusion of their trip, each student received a diploma recognizing their participation. For more information about the Injury Prevention and Vocational Program, contact Peralta at (617) 726-9591.