Faith Community Health (FCH) is partnering with public schools.

The following is a press release.

Branson, MO - Faith Community Health (FCH) partners with area public schools to provide hands-on learning through the Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Professional Studies program, commonly known as GO CAPS. Students shadow clinic professionals as well as execute projects in tandem with GO CAPS and FCH leaders.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to connect our future workforce with local employers to build relationships and a talent pipeline,” said Kristen Mills, M.Ed. Medicine and Health Care Instructor for the GO CAPS program. Mills continues, “Obviously, this would not be possible without our partners, like Faith Community Health, who has graciously provided a meeting space for our Medicine and Health Care student-associates along with valuable program experiences, such as job shadows, guest instruction, and meaningful project work for both our Medicine and Health Care and Business and Entrepreneurship strands. This is a win-win for our youth, business, and the community.”

Through assigned projects, students gain real-world experience and insight to be used in deepening their knowledge or future education. “Through GO CAPS I learned how to brand,” said Haven Toombs, a Senior at Branson High School. Toombs continues, “it was an enriching experience that allowed me to broaden my ideas for a future career.”

Junior, Sam Mahoney, enrolled in the business/entrepreneurship strand, works with classmates to develop promotional and marketing materials at FCH. Mahoney shares, "I had a great time working with Faith Community Health through the GO CAPS program. I enjoyed being able to learn from Mrs. Dean, and I am excited to continue to partner with Faith Community Health in the future."

Faith Community Health operates five days a week with a full medical staff, providing a range of healthcare services in its clinic located in downtown Branson. Sixth Street. To find out more about Faith Community Health’s mission, vision, and impact in Stone and Taney counties, please visit the Faith Community Health website: faithcommunityhealth.org