Baxter Health has donated a retired ambulance to the Mountain Home High School White Coat Program, which gives students hands-on exposure to healthcare careers.
A ceremony was held earlier this week at Baxter Health’s main campus, where administrators presented the keys to program leaders and students. The ambulance, formerly part of Baxter Health’s emergency response fleet, will now serve as a training tool for real-world emergency medical scenarios.
“We are honored to support the next generation of healthcare professionals,” said Ron Peterson, President and CEO of Baxter Health. “By donating this ambulance, we hope to inspire students to pursue careers in medicine and to better understand the importance of emergency medical services.”
The White Coat Program, a partnership between Mountain Home High School and Baxter Health, lets students shadow medical professionals and take part in simulations. The ambulance will expand training opportunities in emergency medicine and be used for community outreach events with interns and the MHHS Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).
“We are beyond grateful for Baxter Health’s generous donation,” said Tenille Rauls, APRN, MHHS Medical Professions Instructor. “It gives our students an authentic environment to practice emergency medicine skills, patient transport, and teamwork. This gift transforms learning from the classroom into real world readiness.”
Baxter Health officials say the donation reflects the hospital’s commitment to education and strengthening the regional healthcare workforce. The ambulance will be retrofitted for educational use and added to the program’s curriculum later this fall.
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