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NMU Center for Rural Health

Join the NMU Center for Rural Health and the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan for a free Seizure Recognition & First Aid Training. Be part of a community-wide effort to build awareness and confidence in seizure recognition and response. 

The training will take place from 6– 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Peninsula V of the Northern Center. 

What You'll Learn

• How to identify common seizure types and warning signs
• Steps for providing safe and effective seizure first aid
• Best practices for responding with confidence during a seizure

Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certification valid for two years.

This training is free, but advance registration is required. 

Register for the Seizure Recognition & First Aid Training

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• NMU Center for Rural Health
• Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan

NMU Center for Rural Health

Join the NMU Center for Rural Health and the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan for Under the Lights, a coming-of-age film about Sam, a 17-year-old living with epilepsy who longs to experience a typical high school life. 

Determined to attend his prom, Sam faces a difficult decision, knowing the flashing lights may trigger a seizure. The film explores themes of independence, friendship, resilience, and living with epilepsy. 

The screening will take place from 6 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, in Peninsula II of the Northern Center. 

The event is free, but advance registration is required. 

Register for the Under the Lights screening

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• NMU Center for Rural Health
• Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan

NMU Center for Rural Health

U.P. FHLC is a summer camp dedicated to health education and health career exploration for incoming 9th and 10th graders across the U.P. This year’s camp is being coordinated in partnership with the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Join us in July for a fun week of learning about various aspects of health, meeting health professionals, exploring simulation labs, visiting a local hospital, practicing hands-on techniques, and getting a glimpse into health care careers and campus life. Campers may choose to stay overnight in the NMU residence halls or come to camp for the day. Registration is open now and will close on May 15 or once capacity is reached (50 students).

NMU Center for Rural Health

Join us for a fun week of camp to learn about various aspects of health, meet health professionals, explore simulation labs, learn hands-on techniques and get a glimpse into healthcare careers and life on campus. The camp is open to all fall 2025 high school freshmen and sophomores.

The Upper Peninsula Future Health Leaders Camp (U.P. FHLC) is designed to promote the culture of overall health by:

1. Educating youth about best practices for living a healthy life, 

2. Providing an opportunity to explore a variety of health career options, 

3. Creating and developing new friendships in a fun-filled week of education and activities, and 

4. Encouraging youth to start thinking about their future and how they can truly make an impact. 

Educational topics will include basic physical health including nutrition and cardiovascular, mental health, and oral health. Additionally, there will be structured time to learn about surgical technology radiography, speech-language pathology, audiology, and clinical lab sciences. Youth will get hands-on patient simulation experience, and complete CPR & first aid certification by the end of the week. 

Each day will begin with a health professional providing insight into their career and each night will end with social and recreational activities. Youth will also have an opportunity to meet with a variety of health professionals and learn about career path options at a health career fair. 

Lastly, youth and parents will learn more about tips on what they can do now to better prepare for college.