Kaiser Permanente’s KP LAUNCH program wrapped up its 58th year this week. The paid professional internship program gives high school and college students an opportunity to learn practical job skills, gain hands-on experience and explore careers in health care.
At Kaiser Permanente Fresno, interns shadow doctors and nurses while learning about different aspects of the health care field.
“They can see providers, they can see nurses, they can see clerical, like so many different facets and get that real-life experience,” said Kellie Peterson, a Kaiser pediatrics nurse manager…