Local students describe hands-on summer program at Riverside; commissioners present certificates

Aug 13, 2026

Students who participated in a summer exploration program at Riverside described wound care, recreation and nutrition activities for seniors; department heads praised the program as a pipeline for future caregivers and commissioners presented certificates and photos.

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Students who completed a county-run summer exploration program spoke briefly about what they learned at Riverside, describing activities in wound care, physical therapy, recreation and dietary services. Jacob said the program "taught me a lot about, like, taking care of people" and said the experience helped toward his goal of becoming a veterinarian by improving his understanding of care.

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