UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Emily Houghton, a senior from Tyrone Area High School, never expected a visit to UPMC Altoona would change the way she thought about her future.
Before participating in Summer Discovery, Houghton said she had no interest in pursuing a career in healthcare. After learning about the wide range of opportunities available within the field, she began to reconsider.
"Learning about all the different jobs at UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) Altoona was the most impactful opportunity for me," Houghton said. "I previously had never wanted anything to do with the healthcare field, but now I may consider it."
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