A Salute to Healthcare Education A Celebration of Partnerships of the Past, Present and Future
A Salute to Healthcare Education
A Celebration of Partnerships of Past, Present and Future Thursday, October 24, 2019 • 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. with remarks at 5:45 p.m. Allied Health Building Lobby Hors d’oeuvres/Social Hour Starting at 5 p.m.
WELCOME
Dr. Anton Reece, President West Kentucky Community and Technical College
A TRIBUTE TO OUR CLINICAL PARTNERS Dr. Shari Gohlson, Dean of Nursing West Kentucky Community and Technical College Ms. Carrie Hopper, Dean of Allied Health West Kentucky Community and Technical College
IN THEIR WORDS Saman Butt, 2016 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program graduate Nicole Snow, 2009 Associate Degree Nursing Program graduate MEETING CURRENT AND Dr. David Heflin, FUTURE HEALTHCARE NEEDS Vice President of Academic Affairs Ms. Lee Emmons Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Development HEALTHCARE EDUCATION-TO-WORK ENDOWMENT FOUNDING DONORS • Baptist Health Paducah • Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital • Ms. Kathy Sides, Retired Nurse
Dr. Anton Reece
CLOSING REMARKS
Dr. Anton Reece
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Nursing Graduate Gives Back In 1974, Kathy Reber Sides was a divorced mother looking for a career to help her support her six-yearold son. For several years, she had taken night classes and classes in the summer with the goal of one day being a teacher. But by 1976, her goal had changed, and she had earned an associate degree in nursing.
Lee Emmons, vice president of institutional advancement and development at WKCTC, said donations to the college through Paducah Junior College, Inc. are truly investments in the future and the community. “Investing in education is the very best gift of all,” she said. “because it’s a gift that truly keeps giving.”
More than 40 years later after a successful nursing career as a floor nurse in Paducah, Sides was one of several donors recognized last November for their support of West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC). The 79-year-old Sides worked as a nurse in Paducah for 35 years before retiring in 2011. She said the time was right for her to give back to the college that had given so much to her. Her Kathy Sides (center) with John Williams, PJC Board Trustee and donation went to support co-chair of the Healthcare-to-Work Endowmant campaign, and two nursing scholarships and Lee Emmons, vice president of institutional advancement and development helped established the new Healthcare Education-to-Work endowment. need. Every donation helps.” “I wanted to hopefully encourage people like me to give whatever they can because it can really make a difference,” Sides said. “Education is one of the best things you can have. Whether you finish high school; whether you get an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree, any kind of extra education you can get is all very important.”
Sides, a Paducah resident, said she remembers how grateful she was for the financial support she received when she attended the college while working and raising her young son, Brian. “By making this donation, I wanted to hopefully encourage other people like me to give or give back,” Sides said. “I understand people in
More information about giving to WKCTC through the PJC Foundation can be received by contacting Lee Emmons at (270) 534-3084 or lee.emmons@kctcs.edu .
Office of Development You can help change lives by making a charitable contribution to support education at WKCTC! A nationally award-winning institution, WKCTC has a strong commitment to excellence in education. Gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations help us fulfill this commitment, paving the way to better lives and stronger communities. Our students benefit from the generosity of donors who believe that an investment in education is an investment in the future of our region. Many opportunities for giving are available – all make a lasting difference. Paducah Junior College, Inc. (PJC) is the charitable foundation for West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Your gift to PJC is tax deductible. Please contact us to learn more about options for giving to Paducah Junior College and WKCTC. Lee Emmons • 270-534-3084 • lee.emmons@kctcs.edu
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Healthcare-to-Work West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) seeks to provide students access to quality education with excellent options for employment, while addressing a great need for nurses and allied healthcare workers in our region. • The Kentucky Occupational Outlook to 2026 report said the state would need an additional 5,629 full-time, registered nurses by 2026 over current numbers, a 12.2 percent increase, and demand in allied health fields is also anticipated, with a projected increase of 11 percent. • Health-care-related occupations are expected to grow at a high rate primarily because of Kentucky’s aging population. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts one in five Americans will be 65 or older by 2030. • For many years, Baptist Health and Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital have provided financial support for WKCTC to accommodate a greater number of nursing students than would otherwise be possible, helping to meet critical workforce needs. In order to sustain and expand support for nursing and allied health education to meet regional workforce needs, WKCTC and Paducah Junior College (PJC) established a Healthcare Education-to-Work Endowment Fund. • Baptist Health Paducah; Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital; and Katherine Sides, nursing program alumnus and retired R.N., generously contributed as founding donors to establish the new endowment fund. • The endowment fund will ensure continued access to education for more students who are in high demand for employment in the healthcare field, providing sustainability to meet current healthcare education needs and establishing an avenue for meeting emerging needs in the future. Healthcare providers, retired healthcare workers, and all individuals and businesses who wish to sustain quality healthcare throughout the region are invited to contribute to the Healthcare Education-to-Work Endowment. • Additionally, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has a matching funds program for endowment contributions of $50,000 to $250,000. • The opportunity to potentially double the amount of a gift through matching funds will help the endowment see significant growth in a shorter timeframe than would otherwise be possible.
• Gifts of any amount are needed and appreciated!
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Featured Alumni Speakers Saman Butt, a 2016 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program graduate, was born and raised in Pakistan. She was a middle school teacher in Pakistan before moving to the United States. With support from her family, she was able to complete her associate degree at WKCTC and went on to gain licenses in abdomen, OBGYN and vascular services. Today, she is employed at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital.
Nicole Snow, a 2006 Graves County High School graduate, always wanted to be a nurse. She enrolled at WKCTC and graduated in 2009 with an associate degree in nursing. She has been a nurse practitioner at Baptist Health Medical Group Pediatrics for six years. “I have an amazing job; doing what I love, all because of where things started here at WKCTC.”
WKCTC’s Allied Health and Nursing Programs Kentucky has grown to become the 26th largest state in terms of population, with an estimated population of 4.48 million in 2019, according to the Kentucky State Data Center. The commonwealth’s population is projected to reach 4.6 million by the 2020 Census and will nearly surpass the 5 million mark a decade later. As Kentucky’s population grows, so too has the need for quality healthcare options and healthcare workers. West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) has an impressive history of providing training and education in a variety of healthcare careers in demand in western Kentucky. WKCTC, a nationally respected member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), offers associate degree, diploma and certificate options in the following program areas:
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Associate Degree Nursing (RN). The Associate Degree Nursing program was established in 1964 at WKCTC. It is accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
• Dental Assisting. The Dental Assisting Program at WKCTC was established in 1980 and is accredited through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). • •
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography was established in 1985. It is accredited through Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs through the Joint Review Commission on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Medical Laboratory Technician. The Medical Laboratory Technician program was established in 2007. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
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WKCTC’s Allied Health and Nursing Programs •
Medical Information Technology. Connecting people skills with technical and administrative knowledge, Medical Information Technology includes which includes coding, transcribing and billing was established at the college in 1980.
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Nursing Assistant. The Nursing Assistant Program was established at the college in 1987 and is approved by the regulatory authority Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services.
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Pharmacy Technology. Noting the growing demand for pharmacy techs as Kentucky and the nation’s population ages, WKCTC established the Pharmacy Technology in 2008.
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Physical Therapist Assistant. The Physical Therapist Assistant program was established in 1990 and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
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Practical Nursing (LPN). The Practical Nursing program was originally established in 1961 as a hospital-based diploma program, transitioning to a college-based program in the early 1980’s. It is accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and holds the distinct honor of being the only accredited Practical Nursing program in the state of Kentucky.
• Radiography. The Radiography Program was established in 1984 and is accredited through Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). •
Surgical Technology. The Surgical Technology program was established in 1979 and is accredited by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assistant.
For more information on these and other career and technical programs at West Kentucky Community and Technical College go to: https://westkentucky.kctcs.edu/education-training/program-finder/index.aspx
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Thank You
West Kentucky Community and Technical College could not provide the excellence it offers in allied health and nursing education without support from our many clinical sites, including th following: Atlas Physical Therapy in Mayfield Atlas Physical Therapy in Paducah Baptist Health Madisonville Baptist Health Paducah (Baptist Healthcare System. Inc.) Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. Baptist Hospital East (Louisville) Baptist Hospital East Home Health Agency at Paducah Baptist Medical Group, Martin, TN Baptist Memorial Hospital, Union City Benton Pharmacy Biokinetics in Calvert City BMG Surgical Associates of Martin Broadway Dental Care Caldwell Medical Center Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital Centerpoint Recovery Center Colgan Orthodontics Colgan Pediatrics Commonwealth Health Corporation Community Medical Associates, Inc Contemporary OB/GYN of Western Kentucky ContinueCARE Hospitals Core Physical Therapy in Paducah Crittenden Community Hospital Cumberland Surgical CVS Pharmacy – all locations Davis Drugs Dr. David Cassity Dr. James Wells Dr. Kimberly Hill Dyersburg Regional Medical Center Easter Seals West Kentucky, Inc. Encore! Rehabilitation Elevation Dentistry Ferguson Medical Group Ferrell Hospital Four Rivers Behavioral Health Freeman Dental Fresenius Medical Care Fuller Physical Therapy Glenn’s Apothecary (Hill’s Pharmaceuticals) Glenn’s Prescription Center Green Acres Healthcare, Inc. Green Acres SNF Rehab Company Greene Physical Therapy Greenview Hospital, Inc. Hardin County General Hospital Hardin Memorial Hospital HealthCARE of Bowling Green Healthcare Therapy Solutions Healthsouth/Cane Creek Rehabilitation Hospital
Heartland Rehabilitation Services Heine, Heine & Bowles, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Henry County Medical Center Heritage Healthcare, Inc. Heritage Manor (Concordia Healthcare Center) Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center HighPoint Health System/Sumner Regional Medical Center Hill’s Pharmaceuticals Holland Dental Care IMAC Regeneration Center J & R Pharmacy Jackson Purchase Medical Center Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Jennie Stuart Medical Center Joyner Therapy Services Kindred Rehabilitation Services Kosair Childrens Maternal Fetal Medicine Largent Pediatric Dentistry Life Care Centers of America, Inc. Livingston Hospital and Health Care Services LP Byrdstown LLC LP Calvert City LLC Lundberg Medical Imaging Lyon Drug Store Marshall County Hospital Massac Memorial Hospital McCracken County Schools Medcare, Inc (Arlington Pharmacy) Medical Arts Pharmacy Mercy Health Partners - Lourdes Hospital Mercy Health Partners - Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC Methodist Hospital – Henderson Methodist Hospital – Union County Metropolis Drugs I Mills Health and Rehabilitation Center Millstone Counseling Center, LLC Milliner Orthodontics Missouri Delta Medical Center Murray Calloway County Hospital Norton Community Medical Associates Fern Norton Healthcare, Physician Services NORTON Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists Oakview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Dr. Michael Bobo Orthopaedic Institute of Western KY Owensboro Medical Health System Paducah Dental Care Paducah Medical Oncology & Hematology Paducah Women’s Clinic
Pennyrile Dentistry Peoplefirst – See “Kindred” Physical Medicine Services, Inc. Physical Therapy Associates Pickett Care & Rehabilitation Center Primary Care Medical Center Progressive Sports Therapy ProRehab - Bowling Green ProRehab Physical Therapy-Louisville ProRehab, Inc. - Evansville Purchase District Health Department Purchase Endodontics Rice Orthodontics Saint Francis Medical Center Sensory Solutions Sideline Physical Therapy and Fitness Center Signature Health Care Smithland Drugs Southeast Hospital Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital Star Physical Therapy Star Physical Therapy LP Sunrise Manor Nursing Home Superior Care Home – Nursing and Rehabilitation Sutton Drugs Synergy Physical Therapy T. J. Samson Community Hospital T.J. Regional Health Taylor Regional Hospital Tennova Healthcare Clarksville The Eye Surgery Center of Paducah Therapy Staffing Specialists at Jennie Stuart Medical Center Total Fitness Connection, Inc. Total Life Care, PLLC Travis & Brummer Pediatic Dentistry Trigg County Hospital Tritle Family Dentistry TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital Two Rivers Surgical Associates, PLLC University of Kentucky Dentistry - West Dr. Daniel Marsh Volunteer Community Hospital Walgreens Corporate Office West Kentucky Special Educational Coop. West Kentucky Surgical, Inc. West Tenn Healthcare West Tenn Healthcare Volunteer Hospital West Tennessee Healthcare West Towne Pharmacy Western State Hospital Woodyard Dental Care
West Kentucky Community and Technical College, a proud members of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
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