HEALTHY CONNECTIONS CARE, COMMUNITY, AND FREE SCREENINGS
Open, accessible healthcare and vital experience for students, Jackson College offers both at its HealthWise events! HealthWise events provide educational and free preventive screenings to community members. From blood pressure to vascular screenings, participants receive quality healthcare. These services are provided at no or minimal cost to community members, all designed to empower residents with preventative health knowledge. “Our student/faculty-led HealthWise events bridge classroom learning with real-world application. Students actively engage in community outreach,” said Sarah Case, simulation coordinator and instructor. “Students apply their clinical and communication skills in a supportive, supervised environment which promotes both personal growth and workforce readiness.”
PROVIDING A VALUABLE SERVICE Jackson College Trustee Philip Hoffman frequently attends HealthWise events. “Every time they are offered, I try to sign up and go. They are free, and they offer state-of-the-art medical evaluations. I don’t have to wait weeks or months to get an evaluation such as an EKG, blood pressure, oxygenation, things like that.” “Also, when I go there, I get a two-fer: I get to help the students and get state-of-the-art results about things that I am concerned about. For my stage of life, they’re very timely and beneficial.” HealthWise events are just one point of outreach. The College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic offers affordable dental services while giving students valuable experience. The clinic has been particularly impactful with its special children’s dental programs, ensuring that even the youngest community members receive essential oral healthcare. These initiatives show Jackson College’s dedication to improving public health. They also make important learning experiences that link classroom lessons to real community service.
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