LITTLE Jessica Saunders had the surprise of her life when she celebrated her ninth birthday.
The Ashcroft School pupil was one of more than 20 children who enjoyed an educational field trip to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre in Provo.
And when InterHealth Canada staff discovered it was Jessica’s big day, they enlisted her help with a couple of exciting demonstrations.
First, physiotherapists borrowed the youngster to show students the hoist system that is used to lower patients into the rehabilitation pool.
And then nurses in the emergency department demonstrated their skills by putting a bright pink plaster cast on Jessica’s arm.
“It was so exciting”, said Jessica, “and I really enjoyed my visit. All the nurses, doctors and physiotherapists were so friendly and kind and I learnt so much about the hospital and how it works.
“It was definitely a memorable birthday.”
For many pupils, it was their first ever visit to the medical centre and they all left highly impressed by the state of the art facilities.
Science teacher, Mary Jimenez, explained: “The children are studying human biology and so the visit tied in really well.
“We were all amazed by what we saw and we now have real understanding and admiration for the hospital and everyone who works there.
“It truly is a fantastic place and we got to see so many incredible things such as the laboratory, ED, maternity, physiotherapy and the imaging department.
“On behalf of everyone at Ashcroft School, can I thank chief executive, Dr Roger Cheesman, and all at InterHealth Canada, for a truly fascinating afternoon.”
