 Cast Lake Elementary second graders were decked out in scrubs and ready to operate at the Sanford Bemidji Teddy Bear Hospital. Kids heard what it's like to be a nurse and how surgery isn't always so bad. Different stations were set up like cleaning surgical instruments, EKG testing, and last but not least, the operating table. Each child had a stuffed animal or one was provided to them. Wolfit was in for appendix surgery. Another came in for brain surgery. This year's Teddy Bear Hospital was a little different than the last. Because of vacations and things, we ended up not having a lot of surgery, so we were able to actually bring them into our same day surgery area. They can come in, they can see what's going to happen. It's not the unknown form. It's really kind of a to lead in if they ever need to have surgery done. The visit hopes to also inspire the youth as they learn about careers in the medical field. One day they may be operating on you. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.