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911 Emergency Careers Bootcamp in review: More than 40 students attended the first ever bootcamp on emergency health careers. Through Health Workforce Initiative funding, the Inland Coalition was able to partner with American Medical Response, Ben Clark Training Center, Loma Linda University and Lisa Comnick to provide students a phenomenal introduction to emergency careers. Here's a look at the students in action as well as their review of the week in their own words.
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| | Michael Sanchez, Eric Badillo, and Jason Bun learning how to properly tie a patient (Denise Tapia) during C-spine. |
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| | Ben Clark Cadet guiding Michael Sanchez, step by step, on how to effectively find an air-way for an Endotracheal Tube. |
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Ben Clark Cadets and 911 students during a productive lunch in which they talked about how to get into the EMT/paramedic career field.
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| | Ben Clark Cadet showing how to find an IV puncture site on the hand. |
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Ben Clark Cadet showing how to find an IV puncture site on the hand.
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"My favorite part was learning all the information given, from careers to school options." Gisela Santana (aspiring air medic)
"What I liked most about the bootcamp was the hands-on experience." David Ledesma
(aspiring engineer) 29th Annual Children's Network Conference comrd this September. Jesuit Priest, Father Gregory Boyle, who founded the world's largest gang intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program; and founder of Homeboy Industries, is the opening keynote. The conference will have a wide array of workshops and an exhibit hall with a variety of resources and products. Conference dates are September 24-25 at the Ontario Convention Center. Register for the conference here. ~~ The California Healthcare Foundation tackles hot button issues. The monthly CHF newsletter addresses issues such as Medicaid at 50, access to care in Medi-Cal, ambulatory surgery centers, opioid solutions, payers on HIE, and much more. To view a copy of this month's newsletter visit the website.~~
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Teachers & Health Professionals
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SBC Community Clinic Association and I.E. Area Health Education Center present the 4th Annual Symposium and Conference. On September 17, 2015, learn about innovative practices and collaborative efforts currently underway in the region. Topics will include whole and integrated health as well as current innovations in population health, behavioral and mental health, the healthcare workforce, and much more. Register on Eventbrite.~~
Job opening at Reach Centers. REACH Centers is currently accepting applications for a dynamic CNA instructor/coordinator. REACH is passionate about providing comprehensive, quality programs at low to no cost and are looking for individuals who would be dedicated to improving the healthcare workers in the Inland Empire. Apply here. ~~
The Health Professions Education Foundation posts HLAP and LMHSPEP loan repayment programs. The application cycle is open from August 3rd through September 30, 2015. MHLAP recipients receive up to$10,000 in exchange for a one year service obligation in the public mental health system of California. LMHSPEP recipients of receive up to $15,000 in exchange for a two year service obligation in a qualified facility. Each county determines which professions are eligible for its hard-to-fill or retain positions. For more information visit: www.healthprofessions.ca.gov ~~
 Become a student mentor. The Colton High School Health Education And Learning (HEAL) Academy is seeking health professional mentors for the 2015-2016 school year. This mentoring event on Thursday, August 13 from 4 - 6 PM will provide an overview of the mentoring program at HEAL including time commitment, mentoring materials and the information on the mentees. Please join us and see how you can participate. The HEAL mentoring program is supported by Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and the Inland Coalition. RSVP on EventBrite. ~~
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 Have you volunteered with American Heart Association? They are in need of volunteers in the communities of San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Rialto, Chino, Chino Hills, Upland, Redlands, Highland, Colton, Loma Linda, and cities neighboring these communities. Even if you don't live in these communities, and want to help, you are more than welcome to! Here are the upcoming volunteer events at AHA. ~~ |
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