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Hinds Community College showcases nursing, allied health

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2 years ago

September 23, 2022

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Photos: Hinds Community College showcases its allied health and nursing programs

by Eric J. Shelton, Mississippi Today
September 23, 2022

Hinds Community College students Krystal Gray, left, and Destiny Lyles take a look at surgical technology instruments during the college’s nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022.
James Howe, a senior at Clinton High School, asks Hinds Community College physical therapy students about the school’s physical therapy program during the college’s nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022.
James Howe, a senior at Clinton High School, center, asks Hinds Community College students Sydnie Nowlen, left, and Andy Dorian about the school’s physical therapy program during the college’s nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Hinds Community College students Destinee Jennings, left, and Megan Loyd take a look at surgical technology instruments during the college’s nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Hinds Community College students Blake Phillips, center, and Kristen Porter, right, answers questions from Karrington Davis about the school’s respiratory therapy program during the college’s nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Delta Technical College students Tykeria Brown, from left, Shuna Sumlar and Aaliyah Thomas listen as Hinds Community College radiologic technology students talk about the program during the college’s nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Current and potential students attend Hinds Community Colleges’s nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Hinds Community College physical therapy students Sydnie Nowlen, left, Andy Dorian take a look at a skeleton anatomical model during the college’s nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Paige Edwards, radiologic technology student, takes a look at x-rays during Hinds Community Colleges’s nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Avery McDonald, a radiologic technology student, center, shows potential students x-rays during Hinds Community Colleges’s nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022.
X-rays are on display during Hinds Community Colleges’s nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Current and potential students attend Hinds Community Colleges’s nursing and allied health showcase in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Prospective students toured Hinds Community College’s Nursing and Allied Health Center and received information about the health related programs during the college’s nursing and allied health showcase at its Jackson campus on Sept. 8.

Potential applicants explored the school’s 15 health related programs with information provided by faculty and students at different booths. Staff and professors provided tours of the learning labs informed the group about the school’s admission requirements and deadlines.

The programs range from eight weeks to two-year associate degree programs. During those programs, students have access to the lab, simulation center and offsite clinical settings to prepare them for a career in nursing and allied health.

Clinton High School student James Howe is interested in becoming a physical therapist assistant.

“When I injured my back playing sports, I really couldn’t do anything while I was out for six weeks,” said Howe. “My physical therapist was very amazing, and he inspired me to look into this career field.”

Students like Howe are also attracted to the school’s allied health programs because of the school’s location and affordability.

“Hinds is near home and it is affordable. My mom is a single parent, and I don’t want to live too far away from her, at least at the moment,” he said.

Mississippi residents can attend the school for about $1,750 per semester, and out-of-state residents for about $3,275 per semester.

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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Dollar General vehicle theft leads to two arrests in Tupelo

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5 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Aundrea Self – 2024-11-04 16:10:00

SUMMARY: In Tupelo, Mississippi, 19-year-old Joshua James and a juvenile face charges related to a police pursuit and the theft of a police car. James is charged with Directing a Felony to Be Committed by a Person Under Seventeen, Grand Larceny, and Felony Fleeing, with a bond set at $100,000. The incident began on November 1 when police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. After a chase that ended when the stolen truck crashed south of Verona, James was apprehended, while his juvenile passenger fled in a police car, which was later found wrecked. The juvenile’s case will be handled in Youth Court.

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Lowndes Co. Supervisors talk storm safety for certain areas

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6 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Marcus Hunter – 2024-11-04 15:59:00

SUMMARY: The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors has secured funding to construct storm shelters in Crawford, Artesia, and Plum Grove, areas lacking local shelter during severe weather. Each community will receive four FEMA-funded shelters, accommodating up to 20 people each, on government property at a total cost of $103,692, with FEMA contributing $93,000. The supervisors anticipate these shelters will significantly enhance safety for residents during storms. Vice President Jeff Smith highlighted their importance, expressing relief for community members who have long awaited a secure refuge. While installation timelines remain unclear, the project is expected to proceed soon.

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News anchor dropped after social media post telling Trump-haters supporting Harris: ‘Stay home, don’t vote’

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10 hours ago

November 4, 2024

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www.foxnews.com – – 2024-11-04 11:51:00

SUMMARY: David “Dave” Elliott, a local news anchor for WLOX in Biloxi for nearly 40 years, was fired after expressing political views on social media. He revealed on Facebook that his termination was due to his political opinions, specifically mentioning a video where he advised people not to vote out of hatred for Donald Trump. Elliott characterized his social media posts as satire, distinguishing them from his professional work. He noted that the discussion with his station’s general manager about his dismissal was brief, and the topic of social media was raised. WLOX’s management declined to comment on the matter.

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