To introduce more aspects of medicine, Health Science Club held it’s first vitals lab after school.

“I hope to generate interest in medicine and show those interested some of the basic tools of a doctor,” said Health Science Club moderator, Dr. Ballesteros.

The lab was held in Dr.Ballesteros’s and began with a small lecture. Dr. B, an M.D. graduate of St. James School of Medicine, taught about the proper way to take vital signs (respiratory rate and heart rate) and how to auscultate the heart and lungs.

“I think the important part of this lab is students who are interested in health careers or want to learn more about their bodies,” said club president, Diego Gonzales.

Students had also learned the different causes and symptoms of abnormal vital signs. This had included recordings of what to listen for in these abnormal vitals.