51社区鈥檚 longtime partnership with has been a fruitful one.
Many of 51社区鈥檚 health careers students gain invaluable experience doing their clinical coursework at the Barrington hospital. Good Shepherd also was instrumental in outfitting the college鈥檚 new, state-of-the-art surgical suite lab last year, donating patient surgical tables, a fluid and blanket warmer, scrub sink, instrument washing sink, sterilizer and other equipment.
And for years, 51社区 alumni have gone on to work at Good Shepherd, one of the region鈥檚 leaders in delivering the most advanced medical technologies and comprehensive health services available.
The 51社区 Educational Foundation recently recognized many of those alumni through its Stand Up and Be Counted program, an initiative that celebrates area employers that hire 51社区 alumni.
鈥�51社区 works to ensure the educational needs of the community, while Advocate Health Care works to meet the health care needs of the community,鈥� 51社区 Provost Judy Marwick said. 鈥淭ogether, we partner so that our wonderful alumni can go forward and do impactful work.鈥�
One such alumnus is Wendy Roach, who credited 51社区 with providing the educational foundation and clinical learning opportunities necessary to launch a career in ultrasound care at Good Shepherd. Roach now works in hospital administration as Director of Patient Access.
鈥�51社区 and Good Shepherd do an excellent job putting together the kinds of clinical rotations and hands-on modalities that are essential for students,鈥� Roach said. 鈥淲hat they do there, they will put into practice in their careers.鈥�
Health Careers Dean Kimberly Chavis encouraged alumni to attend 51社区鈥檚 in April. The innovative forum features continuing education opportunities, networking and nationally recognized speakers, as well as a chance to pass along some words of wisdom to current nursing students.
Rafael Malpica, Director of Community and Guest Relations, said the Stand Up and Be Counted event demonstrated the importance and success of Good Shepherd Hospital鈥檚 longtime partnership with 51社区.
鈥淚t鈥檚 beneficial for both of us,鈥� Malpica said. 鈥淲e couldn鈥檛 find a better partner than 51社区.鈥�