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Student Awarded PA Dental Hygienists’ Association Scholarship

Thu, 05 Jan. 2012 14:21:38 EST

A dental hygiene student at Penn College was recently named the 2011-12 recipient of the Bailey/Hollister Scholarship from the Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists’ Association. Amber L. March, a sophomore from Montoursville, received a $1,500 scholarship from the association. She is the only recipient from among 12 dental hygiene education programs in Pennsylvania.

College Presents Humanitarian/Citizenship Award to Alumnus

Sat, 17 Dec. 2011 14:00:47 EST

Penn College presented Brian M. Webster with an Alumni Humanitarian/Citizenship Award during a Winter Commencement ceremony at the Community Arts Center. Webster was awarded an associate degree in nursing from the college in 2006 and received the Shirley Novosel Memorial Award for clinical excellence and client advocacy that same year. A registered nurse clinical supervisor for the Susquehanna Health Emergency Department, Webster has participated in five medical-relief trips to earthquake-ravaged Haiti since January 2010.

Kathrine E. Dixon Chosen as 'Student of the Month'

Tue, 15 Nov. 2011 14:32:39 EST

Kathrine E. Dixon, a dental hygiene: health policy and administration concentration major from Houtzdale, has been chosen as the October “Student of the Month” by the Student Government Association at Penn College. Dixon, set to graduate in 2014, is a Resident Assistant in on-campus housing, a participant in the Penn College Presidential Leadership Program, president of the college’s Earth Smart Club and the first recipient of the Tracy A. Garis Memorial Scholarship. “One major strength is Kathrine’s mature, conscientious approach to her academic work,” her faculty nominator wrote. “Not only were her assignments submitted on time and in a manner consistent with the directions, her work was consistently superior. The level of her work bespoke her attentiveness in class.”

Penn College Teams Take First, Third in Radiography Contest

Wed, 09 Nov. 2011 18:22:51 EST

Two teams from Penn College placed in the top three recently during a competition against students from seven other hospital and college radiography education programs. Fifteen students volunteered to represent the college's Radiography Program’s Class of 2012 in a “Technibowl” – a quiz competition – held at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and hosted by the Penn State Hershey Radiography Club. The event showcased the students’ curricular knowledge in radiation protection, physics, anatomy and physiology, radiographic exposure and positioning, and clinical and digital imaging. First-place winners were Dennis L. Fetters Jr., of Bellefonte, and Jason A. McWilliams, of Lock Haven. Third-place winners were Blair M. Cillo, of Williamsport and Sierra L. Petro, of Pottstown.

Penn College to Celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week

Mon, 24 Oct. 2011 14:38:52 EST

Students studying radiography at Penn College, along with the radiography program faculty and staff and the college’s new Medical Imaging Club, will celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week Nov. 6-12. Students developed educational posters for display during the week at three of the radiography program’s hospital affiliates: Evangelical Community Hospital, Mount Nittany Medical Center and Susquehanna Health.

5K Race to Raise Scholarship Funds for Health Sciences Students

Fri, 02 Sept. 2011 11:22:15 EST

Penn College’s School of Health Sciences will host a 5K Walk/Run on Oct. 8 as part of the college’s Homecoming festivities. Net proceeds from the race will support the School of Health Sciences Endowed Scholarship Fund, which benefits the school’s students. Fundraising efforts for the scholarship are coordinated by School of Health Sciences faculty and staff. The race is set to begin at 9 a.m. at the college's main entrance off Maynard Street. Registration will take place from 7:30-8:45 a.m. The cost to register before Oct. 7 is $15. Race-day registration is $20. To request a registration form, email the School of Health Sciences or call 570-320-2400, ext. 7240.

Students Learn About Health Careers During Annual Camp

Tue, 28 June 2011 15:53:13 EST

Penn College hosted approximately 40 high school students on its campus June 15-16 to learn about a variety of health careers. The Health Careers Camp, open to students entering grades nine to 12, offered hands-on workshops and the ability to network with students and faculty, as well as working professionals in the health care industry. Health Careers Campers spent two days rotating through a number of workshops in the School of Health Sciences’ laboratories, followed by a field trip to Susquehanna Health facilities in Williamsport to observe health professionals in action.

Students Show Off Program Pride During Radiologic Technology Week

Fri, 12 Nov. 2010 12:53:22 EST

Students in Penn College's Radiography Program showed pride for their future profession during National Radiologic Technology Week by wearing T-shirts that tout “10 Reasons I Love Being a Radiologic Technologist!” (10. I’m proud of what I do. 9. I’m an essential part of the team. 8. I make a difference every day. 7. I help save lives. 6. I put my caring to good use. 5. Every day is interesting. 4. People count on me. 3. I get the inside story. 2. Human anatomy is awesome! 1. I enjoy having X-ray vision!) They also created educational posters for display at area hospitals.
Photos by Robert Slothus, director of radiography

School of Health Sciences Establishes Scholarship Fund

Fri, 29 May 2009 12:11:35 EST

With nearly 1,400 students enrolled in the 2008-09 academic year, Penn College’s School of Health Sciences is the largest of eight academic schools at the college. Now, the School of Health Sciences has established a scholarship fund to provide financial support for more of its students. The School of Health Sciences Endowed Scholarship Fund has been seeded with $7,000 received over the past few years through gifts from alumni and other supporters directed to the school. Penn College’s Institutional Advancement Office is seeking donations toward building the fund to an endowment of at least $25,000, after which will it become a permanent source of scholarship awards.

New Library Kiosk Offers Quick Information on Health Concerns

Mon, 28 April 2008 13:14:20 EST

Thanks to work with a variety of subcommittees and contacts at James V. Brown Library, a “Health e-Links” kiosk has been placed in the Madigan Library to offer patrons access to health-related information. "With the touch of a finger, patrons can access basic health information on topics from A-Z. Patrons will learn what questions to ask their health-care provider in order to receive the best care and to understand the responsibility for their own well-being,” said Judy F. McConnell, librarian.

Deans' Retirements Spark Change in Academic Leadership at College

Mon, 25 June 2007 13:49:30 EST

Two academic deans will end their Penn College careers this month, leaving a proud legacy for the experienced administrators who will succeed them. Wayne R. Longbrake, dean of natural resources management, and Kathie E. Morr Longbrake, dean of health sciences, will retire effective June 30. "Each has made significant contributions," said Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour. "We wish them a happy, healthy and long retirement, and they can rest assured their legacy will remain at Penn College." Mary A. Sullivan will be the dean of natural resources management, Sharon Waters will lead the School of Health Sciences, and Brett A. Reasner will fill Sullivan's current position of assistant dean of natural resources management.

College Hosts Health Careers Camp

Tue, 19 June 2007 12:51:31 EST

Forty high school students – a capacity crowd – attended Health Careers Camp on Penn College’s campus June 13-15, during which they attended hands-on workshops in many of the School of Health Science’s laboratories. On the last day of the event, they toured Susquehanna Health. The college and Susquehanna Health partner to help students learn more about careers in the health and medical field, including some for which Penn College prepares its graduates: dental hygiene, emergency medical services, fitness and lifetime sports, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, physician assistant, radiography, and surgical technology.
( Photos by Amanda M. Williamson, student photographer)

Health Science Students Give Flu Shots to County Residents

Fri, 17 Nov. 2006 10:58:00 EST

Students from Penn College's nursing, paramedic and physician assistant majors traveled to fire departments and community centers across the county – from Waterville to Hughesville – this week to provide free flu shots to area residents. The clinics were conducted through a partnership with the Lycoming County Health Improvement Coalition, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Susquehanna Health and the college. In addition to students to staff the clinics, Penn College also provided needles, gloves and printed promotional materials.
( Photo by Phillip C. Warner, student writer-photographer)

Teens to Explore Health Careers During Camp

Mon, 05 June 2006 13:39:00 EST

During a three-day Health Careers Camp on the Penn College campus, 40 teens will convene for a hands-on preview of several career options in the health and medical field. The camp, scheduled June 14-16, is offered jointly by the college and Susquehanna Health System to help students in their career search.