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Housatonic Valley Health District (HVHD) provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates to learn about public health and the application of public health practices. Students and recent graduates may be provided with the opportunity to:
- Shadow public health officials and gain exposure to the operations and day-to-day tasks of HVHD
- Experiential learning and assignments that reflect methods in how the office strives for government to be more effective, efficient and elegant
- Establish a framework to enhance the educational experience through practical work and research, thereby developing skills useful for career development
- Develop personal and professional public health skills and create public health contacts
*All internships/job shadowing opportunities are unpaid unless otherwise noted.
We have internship opportunities available in the following categories:
- Health Communications
- Environmental Health
- Community Health Education
- Clinical Consultation
- Emergency Preparedness
Job shadowing or internships may be available to undergraduates, graduate, and post-graduate students at colleges and universities, with first consideration given to those in programs in public health, allied health, medicine, and related fields. Internships are highly competitive and based on preceptor availability and therefore HVHD cannot guarantee placements. Interns must be enrolled in a degree program.
Placement and Academic Requirements:
HVHD will typically place students during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters, however, immediate opportunities may be available outside the semester timelines. Many students receive credit for their university or college for their internships. Although the HVHD Internship Program does not grant academic credit, it will cooperate with schools that do. If you are seeking credit, you should make arrangements in advance with your university advisor and your internship supervisor.
| Spring | December 1st |
| Summer | May 1st |
| Fall | August 1st |
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Verification of Enrollment (i.e. academic transcript)
- 2 completed public health internship references forms or letters of reference
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Community Health Nursing Supervisor
Heidi
Bettcher, RN
About
Heidi Bettcher earned a BS in Nursing from Western Connecticut State University and has been a practicing nurse for 20 years, specializing in pediatrics. Heidi has held various nursing positions, which include her position as a home care case manager and community health coordinator. She has worked for medical offices, hospitals, schools, and home care nursing agencies.
As the Community Health Nursing Supervisor, Heidi is in charge of clinical operations, which includes overseeing vaccine clinics, managing clinical personnel, monitoring infectious disease cases, establishing community relationships with local health care providers, and planning and conducting a range of community health programs and screenings.
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