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5 reasons to study pre-health at Carthage
Read More “5 reasons to study pre-health at Carthage”Your career in pre-health is right around the corner! We have five reasons why Carthage is the perfect place for you to study pre-health.
- The Bridge: News for Students
Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Public health
Read More “Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Public health”Public health is one of many potential career pathways for current and future healthcare workers.
Grand opening shows School of Health built for future of care
Read More “Grand opening shows School of Health built for future of care”About 550 industry leaders, community members, students, and alumni joined Carthage on April 23 to celebrate the school’s grand opening. Keynote speaker Steve Serota praised the College’s commitment to well-rounded, compassionate healthcare.
10 high-paying majors you may not know about
Read More “10 high-paying majors you may not know about”Some lesser-known areas of study, like criminal justice or computer science, are great majors that can provide fulfilling and successful careers.
Past News Stories
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Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Nuclear medicine
Read More “Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Nuclear medicine”Learn about one of the many career paths allied health students can pursue: nuclear medicine!
- The Bridge: News for Students
Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Radiation therapy
Read More “Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Radiation therapy”Radiation therapy is a highly specialized healthcare profession, and Carthage’s program prepares students to enter it with its targeted approach and clinical partnership opportunities.
- The Bridge: News for Students
Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Occupational therapy
Read More “Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Occupational therapy”Occupational Therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession focused on helping individuals participate in meaningful daily activities despite injury, illness, or disability.
- The Bridge: News for Students
Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Medical laboratory science
Read More “Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Medical laboratory science”Medical laboratory scientists (MLS) are healthcare professionals who perform and analyze diagnostic laboratory tests that physicians use to detect, diagnose, and monitor disease.
- The Bridge: News for Students
Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Diagnostic medical sonography
Read More “Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Diagnostic medical sonography”Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are highly skilled imaging professionals who use advanced ultrasound technology to produce images of internal organs, tissues, and blood flow.
- The Bridge: News for Students
Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Clinical nutrition
Read More “Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Clinical nutrition”Clinical nutrition focuses on the use of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to prevent, manage, and treat disease.
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Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Athletic training
Read More “Allied health science healthcare career spotlight: Athletic training”Athletic training is a healthcare profession focused on the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions.
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Healthcare leaders share insights at Business and Professional Coalition panel
Read More “Healthcare leaders share insights at Business and Professional Coalition panel”On Nov. 13, Ðǿմ«Ã½ welcomed students, faculty, alumni, and healthcare professionals for its Business and Professional Coalition event.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Allied health science students make an impact through service projects
Read More “Allied health science students make an impact through service projects”Allied health science students spent the last couple of weeks giving back to the community through service projects.
Carthage establishes School of Health to address regional healthcare shortages
Read More “Carthage establishes School of Health to address regional healthcare shortages”Aligning successful programs like nursing and neuroscience with new offerings in the biomedical sciences, Ðǿմ«Ã½ intends to make the new school a highly adaptive talent incubator that relies on real-time input from regional employers and practitioners.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Allied health science seniors achieve 100% professional school acceptance rate
Read More “Allied health science seniors achieve 100% professional school acceptance rate”The allied health science senior cohort has achieved a 100 percent professional school acceptance rate.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Allied health science majors organize winter clothing donations for Racine community
Read More “Allied health science majors organize winter clothing donations for Racine community”Carthage students organize donations for the local Racine community.
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Allied health science students participate in community service
Read More “Allied health science students participate in community service”Allied health science majors visited Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville, Ill. to assist in processing food items for distribution in underserved areas in Peru.
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Dylan Provenzano ’27 recognized by American Legion
Read More “Dylan Provenzano ’27 recognized by American Legion”Dylan Provenzano ’27 spoke at the American Legion’s 105th national convention in New Orleans in August. The Legion recognized Dylan as the 2023 Legion Baseball All-Academic Team captain.
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Professors Ashley Greenwood and Laurie Jensen present at Interprofessional Education Conference
Read More “Professors Ashley Greenwood and Laurie Jensen present at Interprofessional Education Conference”Ashley Greenwood and Laurie Jensen presented at the Interprofessional Education Conference on May 23.
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Carthage introduces healthcare administration major
The new bachelor’s degree program combines coursework and practical experience, equipping students with a well-rounded skill set to manage healthcare facilities, shape healthcare policy, or direct innovative healthcare projects.Read More “Carthage introduces healthcare administration major” - The Bridge: Kudos
Allied health science mentors ready to support first-year students
Read More “Allied health science mentors ready to support first-year students”Our Allied Health Science major mentors completed their training this week.
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Carthage awarded $36,000 grant to support pre-health programs
Read More “Carthage awarded $36,000 grant to support pre-health programs”Carthage has received a grant of $36,000 from the Franklin I. and Irene List Saemann Foundation.
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Pre-health series lets students explore range of careers
Carthage’s Pre-Health Program prepares students for a career in different fields throughout the health care industry. From optometry to athletic training to pharmaceutical work, students can follow their interests into whichever health care field they choose.Read More “Pre-health series lets students explore range of careers” - The Bridge: Kudos
15 health care students complete patient safety training
Read More “15 health care students complete patient safety training”15 healthcare students completed ‘Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (TeamSTEPPS)’ training this spring.
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Event for health care workers explores patient safety
Both active and aspiring health care professionals are invited to attend Carthage’s first Excellence in Healthcare Practice event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Todd Wehr Center.Read More “Event for health care workers explores patient safety” Carthage offers accelerated path to master’s in athletic training
Open to incoming freshmen, the new five-year program leads to a Master of Arts in athletic training as well as a Bachelor of Arts in allied health science. It can shorten the typical route to a graduate degree by a full year.Read More “Carthage offers accelerated path to master’s in athletic training”
























