SOMERS POINT -- It was a unique tour for some young people in our area Wednesday night, who got a first hand look at one major component in health care.

President and C.E.O. of Shore Medical Center, Ron Johnson, provided a tour of the Surgical Pavilion at the hospital to the Linwood Ward Young Men's Group.

Johnson says the hospital receives several requests from area schools or youth groups to come in and explore the facility.

He adds that the tours are a great way for he and the hospital staff to invest in the community and provide a learning experience for area youth interested in a future in health care.