Rasmussen launches new program
Rasmussen College, in New Port Richey, hosted a surgical technologist associate degree program launch and open house, in March. Participants were able to tour the surgical suite that allows students to get hands-on experience in a simulation lab, before completing the required practicum in a real-world health care environment. The laparoscopic video tower and laparoscopic simulator was just one piece of equipment in the suite, which looks and feels like an operating room.
Bilirakis receives award
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis was given the Champion Award by the National Association of Community Health Centers, in recognition of exemplary and continuous legislative leadership and advocacy on behalf of 25 million patients who utilize the Community Health Centers throughout the country.
Bilirakis has a long history of championing common-sense health care solutions, and ensuring that the centers remain a viable option in which the insured, uninsured and underinsured can get high-quality primary care, mental health and dental care.
Health care advocates presented the award for his efforts on Capitol Hill on March 15.
A great day to go for a walk
Florida Hospital celebrated National Walking 2018 at its campuses in Tampa, Carrollwood and at Connerton Long Term Acute Care. The hospital encouraged everyone to get in 10,000 steps.
