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10 Careers in Health Care April 20, 2003 www.herald-review.com Herald Review training continued from page 9 V. introducing: The Surgical Technology Certificate Degree program at Richland is actually a collaborative effort aimed at delivering top quality training with sophisticated equipment. The specialized equipment and staff needed for the program would be difficult to pull off so the regional program involves Heartland, Lakeland and Lincoln Land Community Colleges. Clinical sites, an important part of the learning and certification process, also include area-wide organizations from Decatur Memorial Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, St.

John's in Springfield and Sarah Bush in Mattoon and Memorial Hospital in Springfield. Finding enough qualified nurses continues to be a national health care crisis. Central Illinois is no exception. Millikin University offers a highly regarded nursing program. Dean of the School of Nursing, Kathy Booker, is very proud of the student nurses in her department.

Graduates from EAGLE A RIDGE I i fvxi 1 1 i 'I 1 I 1 i If I V'-i I 1 1 -iri rrn 11 An affordable, assisted living community for the older adult You'll be proud to call Eagle Ridge your new home! Private Apartments Carefree Living At Its Finest Amenities include: Restaurant Style Dining Housekeeping and Laundry Weekly Personal Care Assistance 24-Hour Security Emergency Response and much more. the School of Nursing program are highly success- ful on a local and national basis Millikin students prepare for the future. m' mi i m4 iL i and spread the word about the many opportunities this Millikin degree provides. Millikin also offers a school nurse certification program designed to prepare certified school nurses for the K-12 schools in Illinois. Wherever your interest lies, great programs, facilities and faculty await you.

You owe it to yourself to take a look. 875 W. McKinley Ave. Decatur (217)872-1282 Jo Ellen Bleavins, B.S.N., M.B.A., Administrator Visit our information center on site and talk to Knsti Ruderman or call for an appointment. Ron Baker, Millikin Nursing Student "He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything." Proverb The CHIC Clinic, where healthy bodies make a healthy community.

Since 1972 CHIC has been a leader in providing quality medical care for people in Macon County. Your eligibility for CHIC services is determined by your income. Both adults and children are served at our clinic. Services we offer: Office visits Hospital coverage Mental Health Counseling Dental Care Clinic Kid Care (an insurance plan sponsored by the State of Illinois for children 0-18) Other Services: Nutrition Counseling Immunization program ADHD evaluation and treatment Case management services for person with HIVAIDS Well Child clinic Diabetic clinic Hepatitis HIV clinic Referrals to other agencies and patient advocacy Community Health Another way to The City of Decatur will be accepting names in preparation for the next two year Fire Fighter eligibility list. We will have information at the Health Care Career Fair on April 22nd from 2-6 p.m.

at the Decatur Civic Center. Applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 35 when hired, a U.S. citizen and have good moral character. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The City of Decatur is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information contact the city at: Human Resources Office Second Floor of the Decatur Civic Center 1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza Decatur, IL 62523 Phone: (217) 424-2805 Fax: 424-2770 Improvement Center CHIC Clinic Barbara Dunn, Executive Director 1314 N. Main St. Decatur, I 62526 217-422-9117 (Adult Services) 217-421-5835 (Children's Services) Payment for services is on a sliding fee scale basis. CHIC accepts Public Aid and Medicare J33nentsjnadditi insurance..