2026 Summer of Health Internship

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

Mission for Position

Lakewood Health System's mission is to provide summer healthcare interns with a hands-on, meaningful learning experience that fosters professional growth, builds clinical and organizational insight, and inspires a future in compassionate, patient-centered care.

Position Summary

The Summer of Health Intern role is designed as a hands-on learning experience that provides exposure to multiple areas within the organization. Interns engage in meaningful project work, contribute to daily operations, and support team initiatives while developing a foundational understanding of healthcare systems.

Through this experience, interns have the opportunity to assist with projects, participate in meetings, observe workflows, and collaborate with staff across departments. The role is structured to help interns build practical skills, gain insight into various healthcare career pathways, and develop a well-rounded perspective of how different functions within a healthcare organization operate together.

Position Type

This is an internship for high school students between their junior and senior year, and who are track to graduate. Interns will receive up to 10 hours per week between Memorial Day and Labor Day in summer 2026.

Schedule will vary based on program requirements and organizational needs.

Internship positions are contingent on receiving grant funds.

Qualifications

• High school applicants must be within their junior or senior year of high school and in good academic standing.

Ideal Candidate

• Is eager to learn and explore healthcare professions.
• Can maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
• Is committed to high-quality customer service in all interactions.

Applications will be accepted through May 8th, 2026.

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Haley Cichos to discuss the possibilities further:

Haley Cichos, HR Operations and Onboarding Coordinator

P: 218-894-8203

E: haleycichos@lakewoodhealthsystem.com

Disclaimer:

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