This month, St. Clair County Community College will hold a number of free information sessions on main campus for three of its health sciences programs.  According to Alex Bienkowski,  Director of Marketing and Communication, attending an info session is the first step for anyone interested in earning a health sciences degree from SC4.

Schedule:

Health Information Technology — Associate Degree Program

The health information technology program prepares students for a variety of careers in the health care field. Students learn the process of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information, which is vital to providing quality patient care, supporting medical education and research, and more. Graduates are eligible to take the nationally recognized Registered Health Information Technician Exam.

Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18 – at the Acheson Technology Center, Room 206 -Evening appointments are available by contacting Program Director Karen Wilson at klwilson@sc4.edu.

Radiologic Technology — Associate Degree Program

The radiologic technology program prepares students to become radiologic technologists by combining imaging technology with patient care skills to create quality radiography images. It has a five-year, 100 percent first-time passage rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Exam, a national registry exam that grants certification in radiologic technology.  – 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18  — 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 24 — All radiologic technology info sessions take place in the Welcome Center, Room 206.

Medical Assisting — Certificate Program

The medical assisting program is a 12-month certificate program that prepares students to perform various clinical and administrative duties in a variety of health care settings. Graduates gain the knowledge and skills necessary for further health sciences education and are eligible to take the national credentialing exam.  — Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18 in  the Acheson Technology Center, Room 119

Those interested in attending an info session can find detailed information about all of SC4’s health sciences programs at sc4.edu/health.

 

 

Lake Huron Medical Center (LHMC) will host Healthy Aging program: Engage, Energize, Elevate! On Wednesday April 17, 2019  Winter tends to be a time of hibernation, making our bodies feel sluggish and our emotions a bit blue. It’s time to shake off the winter blahs and welcome spring!  Engage, Energize, Elevate” will be presented by, Crystal Mosher, Senor Chapter Development Specialist from Women’s Life Insurance.   Crystal will discuss ways in which everyone can engage with friends, energize our bodies and elevate the spirit!   Join us for the Healthy Aging program:  Engage, Energize, Elevate on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Lake Huron Medical Center in the Lighthouse  Café at 2:00 PM.  There is no cost to attend, refreshments will be served and social time enjoyed.  Lake Huron Medical Center is proud to present the Healthy Aging series that promotes safety and supports independence for our area seniors.  To learn more about this program or other senior services offered through Lake Huron Medical Center, please call: 810-216-1035  For more information on the programs and services offered through Lake Huron Medical Center, please visit www.mylakehuron.com.

McLaren Health Care Corp., a 14-hospital health system with a location here in Port Huron, has jumped on the emerging telehealth bandwagon by offering a new service called McLarenNow to employees, patients and anyone who has a non-emergency primary care condition.  For a $49 fee, people are able to register at McLarenNow with their smartphone or computer and use a web camera to talk with one of five board-certified family physicians on McLaren’s hospital staffs.  Common conditions might include back strain, cough and cold, ear pain, headaches, pink eye, rash, sore throat sinus problems and flu symptoms.  The program ran as a pilot trial in the month of February for hospital employees and the full telehealth service opened up to all March 1.  Authorities say about 200 telehealth consultations have been delivered, with 82 percent women, mostly mothers inquiring about their children’s medical condition.

As EMS providers across Michigan and throughout the country work to address a widespread shortage of paramedics, St. Clair County Community College has added a summer emergency medical technician course to help students enter the field.  SC4’s state-certified, 274-hour basic emergency medical technician course runs from May 6 to Aug. 14, combining classroom instruction and clinical experience in an ambulance and emergency room to train students for careers as emergency medical technicians.  After completing the class, graduates are eligible to earn their EMT license and enter a paramedic certificate program. SC4’s accredited paramedic program prepares students to take the national registry paramedic certification exam and apply for a Michigan paramedic license in as little as three semesters. Because of the high demand nationwide, licensed paramedics have immediate access to career opportunities.  “If there is a paramedic out there with a state license who wants to work in EMS, they have a job right now,” Tri-Hospital EMS CEO Ken Cummings recently told the Times Herald.  SC4’s EMT course, ZPFT 850-01, begins with an orientation Monday, April 29, at 10 a.m. in the college’s Applied Technology Center, room 134.  “It’s a very fulfilling career,” said SC4 program director Roger McClelland. “It’s in your blood and very fulfilling to help others, and that’s what the career is all about — the service to the community.”  Those interested can find detailed information and register online at sc4.edu/emt.

The 17th annual Earth Fair is Friday, April 26 from 9am – 4pm and Saturday, April 27 from 10am – 4pm at Goodells County Park in the heart of St. Clair County. Parking, admission and activities are free.  Earth Fair is Michigan’s largest Earth Day celebration. It is a two-day event designed to showcase earth-friendly options for food, energy, transportation, clothing, homes, gardening and more. By blending together demonstrations, workshops, exhibits and artisans, Earth Fair offers a unique opportunity for thousands of visitors to connect with over 60 exhibitors promoting healthy, earth-friendly and organic products and services.  According to Sheri Faust Environmental Educator for the St. Clair County Health Department, highlights include:

– Free Shuttle Service – Two Blue Water Area Transit busses offer free rides from the Vantage Point Maritime Center and Vinicker’s Market in Wadhams to Goodells County Park

– Tree & Shrub Sale – The Blue Water Conservation District will be selling a variety of flowering trees, conifers, shrubs and wildflowers

– Live Entertainment – There are a variety of shows offered on the Main Stage on Saturday.

– Green Guardian Award Ceremony – Awards will be presented to three winners during the ceremony on Saturday at 11am

– Butterfly House – Experience live butterflies inside a screened enclosure

– Over 60 exhibitors, workshops, face painting, give-aways, Earth Fair merchandise, and more

Earth Fair has announced its five 2019 Green Guardian Award recipients. The Green Guardian award program is the Blue Water Area’s only environmental award that recognizes businesses, schools, groups and individuals that enhance, preserve, and protect the Blue Water Area.

GREEN GUARDIAN WINNERS:

–          Individual – Kay Cumbow

–          Group – Memphis Lions Club

–          Non-Profit – Community Enterprises of St. Clair County

–          Business – Kate’s Downtown & The Boathouse by Kate

–          School – Woodland Developmental Center – Michelle Ebmeyer’s classroom

Visit www.EarthDayFair.com for a complete list of event details. St. Clair County Earth Fair is a non-profit organization led by local agencies, individuals, and nonprofits committed to environmental education throughout the Blue Water Area. For more information about Earth Fair, contact Sheri Faust at the St. Clair County Health Department at (810) 987-5306 or earthfair@stclaircounty.org.

Registration for fall 2019 classes at St. Clair County Community College is now open. There is no deposit required to register through May 10. Classes will fill up fast — students are encouraged to register as soon as possible in order to get the classes they need to complete their degree programs or successfully transfer to a four-year institution.  Many in-demand courses, including those that qualify for the Michigan Transfer Agreement, are available in fall 2019. A number of classes are also offered online. From business and information technology to health sciences, engineering, criminal justice and much more, students can secure their spot in a variety of courses before the semester officially begins on Monday, Aug. 19. The full list of available fall courses is online at sc4.edu/schedule.  New students can apply to SC4 at sc4.edu/admissions/starthere. Current students can register online through their student portal or on the SC4 mobile app. To speak with an admissions representative about options, or for details on how to get started, call 810-989-5571. For registration assistance, contact the SC4 Call Center at 810-989-5500.