We extend our condolences to Rebekah Housman, retention specialist, nursing, on the passing of her father-in-law, Paul Stege, on April 13. Services will be held April 19. Read the obituary.
Category Archives: HLPR
Three career fairs held last week
LLCC held career fairs on campus this past Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, LLCC’s nursing program offered students with opportunities to connect with 15 leading health care providers and explore diverse pathways within the nursing profession. The Workforce Institute Career Fair was also held on Thursday with 62 employers and featured students in welding, HVACR, construction, truck driver training, electrical distribution linemen, automotive technology, diesel technologies, commercial electrical maintenance and industrial technology. The Info Tech Expo was held Friday and provided the opportunity for 16 employers to showcase advancements in technology and computer science and to connect students with careers in the IT industry.
LLCC Radiographer Association brings home conference awards
Congratulations to the LLCC Student Radiographer Association who took home accolades at the 89th annual Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists Conference April 3-5 in Bloomington. The SUPER RAD team of Allison Vaira, Bailey Burris, Erin Quinn and Jordan Broaddus competed in the Scholars Bowl. Levy Noriega received third place for her electronic poster titled, “Ascites.” Madelyne Edmiston was awarded a $500 ISSRT scholarship. Other members in attendance include Club Advisor Janelle Murphy, students Justin Beggs, Tim Carey, Grace Cox, Carston Crawford, Abby Hamilton, Megan Jenkins, Macy Mullally, and Peter Tosh. RAD faculty Andy Harmon was also in attendance.
Stop the Bleed Kits being added
Over the next week, the LLCC Police Department and the EMS program from LLCC Health Professions will be adding “Stop the Bleed” (STB) medical kits to all the AED locations across the main campus and the Outreach Centers. These kits and training dates that will be coming in the near future, are part of the process to make the college environment a safer one for all parties who are part of the LLCC community (employees, students and visitors). Watch the LincIn and email announcements for future training dates and times for Stop the Bleed education. Be sure to look around your work space and on your next walk identify the location of the nearest AED and STB kits.
Celebrate OTA month with an ergonomic workstation assessment
April is Occupational Therapy Month, celebrating the tireless efforts of occupational therapists everywhere. Since 1998, LLCC has educated occupational therapy assistant students. OTAs profoundly impact those they serve, assisting children with developmental delays, supporting seniors in regaining independence and aiding injury recovery.
In celebration, OTA students will offer ergonomic workstation assessments on Thursday, April 25. These assessments identify and mitigate ergonomic risks like poor posture and repetitive strain injuries. A healthy employee is a happy employee! If you experience fatigue or discomfort, register for a workstation ergonomics assessment by contacting Rachel Duff, campus health and wellness coordinator. Spots are limited, so register soon!
LLCC’s Paramedic Program Receives Accreditation
Congratulations to LLCC’s Paramedic program, which received full accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) and CoAEMSP, the only organization recognized by CAAHEP to provide accreditation for paramedic programs. LLCC’s accreditation signals the program has established standards that ensure a high-quality education resulting in a reliable, consistent and competent workforce, which can enhance healthcare outcomes. The accreditation is good for five years. Nick Ferreira, program director, emergency services and health, thanks everyone who assisted in the process.
Springfield Southeast Students learn about DMS
Leigh Giles-Brown, program director for diagnostic medical sonography at LLCC, presented to approximately 70 juniors and seniors at Springfield Southeast High School on Wednesday. Students learned about admission requirements, what the DMS program entails and different specialty areas within sonography. Students also learned about the free summer 2024 HELPrS program at LLCC which is an opportunity to learn about multiple health care programs including job shadowing days at local health care facilities.
Hop on Over for Betu Nu’s Easter Cookie Fundraiser
LLCC’s Betu Nu chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Honors Society is raising money for their club activities, including an “egg-citing” nursing pinning ceremony. Support their efforts by ordering the delicious cookies from Toasty Subs! Each cookie is $1.50, and orders can be placed with Amanda Roche in Montgomery Hall or at the front desk in the LLCC Student Life office. Orders must be placed by March 21, and cash payment is due upon ordering. Cookies will be available for pickup on Thursday, March 28.
Lori Badgley teaches SEHS students about LLCC Respiratory Care
Lori Badgley, program director for the respiratory care program at LLCC presented to students in Southeast’s Health & Science Academy on Tuesday. Students learned about the admission requirements for entering the program, what the program entails and the areas of health care in which respiratory therapists work. Respiratory care is just one of the many health professions programs at LLCC which these students have learned about this year.
Congratulations to Brooke Greenwood on your new addition
Baby season is upon us in nursing! The ADN family has just grown again with the addition of little baby Bennett Alan Greenwood. Born to Brooke Greenwood, nursing skills lab professional and adjunct clinical instructor, on Feb. 22, 2024. Weighing in at a whopping 9 pounds, 14 ounces and 22 inches long, mom is feeling much relief to have baby in her arms at last! Brooke and baby Bennett are home with dad and big sisters, and all are blissfully relishing in this family time.