Informational meetings on Alabama\u2019s first and only residential school dedicated to healthcare sciences are planned around the state.<\/p>\n
The Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences is set to open 2026 at a temporary campus on the grounds of the University of West Alabama in Livingston. Its permanent campus will open in Demopolis in 2027.<\/p>\n
The school will offer hands-on curriculum and shadowing experiences focusing on healthcare services, particularly in rural areas of Alabama. <\/p>\n
\u201cAs we take this step forward, we\u2019re building opportunity, both for young people and for the future of healthcare in Alabama,\u201d ASHS president Dr. James \u201cJimmy\u201d Martin said in a statement. \u201cOur mission is to help students discover purpose in service, connect learning to real careers and strengthen the health of every community in our state.\u201d<\/p>\n
The school is open to students from all 67 counties and is currently seeking applications from eighth graders to join as the first freshman class.<\/p>\n
A series of informational meetings are planned around the state:<\/p>\n
Wednesday \u2013 Whitfield Regional Hospital Board Road 105 in DemopolisThursday \u2013 Dowdle Center Auditorium at Huntsville Hospital <\/p>\n
Both sessions are from 5:30-7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Gov. Kay Ivey broke ground on the new facility last month.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis school represents more than bricks and mortar,\u201d Ivey said. \u201cIt is fresh potential for our young people and a milestone in addressing healthcare needs here in Alabama.\u201d<\/p>\n
ASHS will be the fourth free, state-supported residential specialty school, joining programs in fine arts, math\/science and cyber technology\/engineering. <\/p>\n
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