We’re celebrating the future of healthcare! Austin Community College District’s (ACC) latest completion ceremony honored 18 students from Eastside Early College High School (ECHS).
More than 75 people attended to congratulate the students’ success and perseverance. Susan Roberts-Bradley, Clinical Nurse Resource Manager at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center, served as the keynote speaker.
About the Program
The ceremony was part of the Future Healthcare Heroes grant initiative, a partnership between ACC’s Health Sciences Division, Eastside ECHS, HCA Healthcare—Healthier Tomorrow Fund, and St. David’s HealthCare.
The initiative aims to identify and nurture rising juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in healthcare after high school.
Over a six month period, the Eastside ECHS Future Healthcare Heroes received:
- Information from over 50 speakers,
- Obtained a Basic Life Support certification and a Stop the Bleed certification,
- Connected with a designated healthcare professional mentor who provided guidance and support,
- Developed their own Healthcare Career Resource Handbook,
- Toured ACC’s Health Sciences Departments with faculty interaction,
- Attended a comprehensive Health Career Fair at St. David’s Institute for Learning,
- Attended a session at ACC’s Welcome Center,
- Participated in hands-on demonstrations at the ACC Highland Campus Sim Lab,
- Practiced suturing and venipunctures, monitored stats on babies and adults, and learned patient care basics.
As a testament to their dedication, students who completed these activities were eligible for a stipend as part of the grant program.