KERNERSVILLE, N.C.-- Students in the Winston-Salem area are getting an inside look into the medical field.

  • A new program called "Rolling Bones" takes medical simulations and even human hearts on the road to classrooms
  • Organizers say the goal is to spark their interest in science and medicine careers
  • Wake Forest Baptist Health and Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools plan to take the program to 15 other schools in the future

A new program called "Rolling Bones" takes medical simulations and even human hearts on the road to classrooms. They learn about anatomy, ultrasounds and basic healthcare.

"I learned how to give CPR,” said Gianna Scirica, student. “Like the steps to it like call 911, ask if they’re okay, check for a pulse."

Organizers say the goal is to spark their interest in science and medicine careers.

“For those interested in the healthcare field we hope to further energize,” said Janae Joyner-Corcoran for Executive Director, Wake Forest Baptist Health. “The mind and help them to continue to go in that direction.”

Wake Forest Baptist Health and Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools plan to take the program to 15 other schools in the future.