A great way to get started in the medical field is by volunteering at a local hospital. You will be able to get first-hand experience and an up-close view of what a hospital is all about. You will get a chance to discover what each department of the hospital is responsible for and how it all works together. Also, you'll get a better idea of what particular department you might like to be a part of one day. Click here to see how you can get started volunteering at Children's Hospital.

If you'd like to study health care in college, plenty of opportunities are available. If you'd rather enter the work force sooner, there's also plenty to do in the health care field. Visit Tennessee Health Careers, a health care career site provided by the Tennessee Hospital Association (Children's Hospital is a member of THA), and East Tennessee Health Careers. To learn more about the nursing profession, visit Discover Nursing.

Regardless of the route you choose or the career you pursue, there are many health issues you'll deal with daily. It's a good idea to stay on top of what's currently happening in the medical world starting now. Visit TeensHealth, a health information area of our site full of health articles and information for teens.