Lakeland Regional holds healthcare summer program to create pipeline of workers for future

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — It is likely Florida will be facing a shortage of healthcare workers in the near future. Lakeland Regional Health is doing something about it by creating a pipeline for future health professionals.

Around 70 students are participating in the four-week Discover Summer Enrichment Program. They’re all putting on their gloves to learn more about what the healthcare system is and all the different job opportunities within it.

Adrianno Esposito is in his second year with the Discover Program at Lakeland Regional Health…

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