The event will take place in the auditorium of The Christ Hospital in Mt. Auburn on Friday, November 1 from 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Professionals working across the healthcare spectrum at The Christ Hospital will talk about their career and educational pathways.

At 8:40 a.m., Saad Hasan, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at The Christ Hospital Health Network will perform open-heart surgery that will be live streamed to students at the career day. Robert Dowling, MD, Surgical Director of The Christ Hospital Heart Transplant Program, will narrate the surgery for students to learn.

Debbie Hayes, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network and Dr. Amy Wutke, President of The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, will welcome teachers and students before the day begins. Medical professionals from a number of departments including nursing, sonography, radiation tech, medical assisting and others will present to the students. The Christ College will also showcase programs and degrees students can pursue on The Christ Hospital campus.

Twenty area high schools will participate, including Aiken High School, Anderson High School, Beechwood High School, Butler Tech Bioscience, Colerain High School, Deer Park High School, Georgetown High School, Harrison High School, Lakota East High School, Laurel Oaks Career Center, Milford High School, North College Hill High School, Randall K. Cooper High School, Shroder High School, Southern Hills CTC, Taft High School, Talawanda High School, Turpin High School, Western Brown High School and William Henry Harrison High School.

About The Christ Hospital Health Network

The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 6,500 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2024. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience.

About The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a private, nonprofit, fully accredited college affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network for over 120 years. The hospital-based campus offers degrees in nursing and the health sciences with career pathways that allow students to work alongside their undergraduate studies with pay, tuition benefits, and scholarships, all while building career connections. Accepted students have a clinical seat reserved for them with personalized, hands-on learning at the Region’s #1 and Most Preferred hospital.

About Hamilton County Educational Service Center

Since 1914, Hamilton County Educational Service Center (HCESC) has delivered direct education services and support to public and private schools within Hamilton County and surrounding areas. With a dedicated team of more than 1,000 experienced professionals, we offer tailored programs and services to meet the diverse needs of educators, students, and families. Our commitment lies in delivering high-quality solutions, professional development opportunities, and programs and services to support the success of our partner school districts.