Nursing & Health Sciences Articles

Pennsylvania College of Technology'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.

Pennsylvania College of Technology 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 Penn College students and faculty, as well as working professionals in the health care industry.

Students inPenn College'sRadiography 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.

A large group of Pennsylvania College of Technology students offered their assistance while gaining hands-on experience at the 2010 Little League Baseball World Series in South Williamsport.

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Interprofessional Education Coalition, founded by The Commonwealth Medical College, hosted four collaborative seminars April 13 to promote teamwork and gain an understanding of various health professionals' roles in improving quality and safety in patient care.

A number of Penn College students were on hand for the eighth annual Kid's Day at the Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in South Williamsport on Saturday.

A second-year student at Pennsylvania College of Technology majoring in office information technology: medical office information emphasis has been awarded $2,500 from the Bud Lutty Charitable Scholarship Trust. The scholarship for Kelsey A.

Penn College, which last week ushered in the 63rd Little League World Series with a cookout and an impressive presence in the Grand Slam Parade, continues to be a most valuable player on the event's support team.

Pennsylvania College of Technology will be well-represented by volunteers at the 2009 Little League Baseball World Series, taking place Aug. 21-30 in South Williamsport, less than 10 minutes from the college's main campus. Students from the School of Health Sciences will continue a tradition of lending their expertise to baseball fans and players.

A student in Pennsylvania College of Technology's two-year health information technology major has been awarded a merit scholarship from the AHIMA Foundation, the philanthropic and charitable arm of the American Health Information Management Association. Carol E.