Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Health Education Center is to remove health-related barriers that impede learning by;
Promoting holistic preventive medicine
Increasing healthy lifestyle choices
Preventing diseases
Additional roles for the Health Education Center are to empower individuals to become healthier by providing health counseling and educational and outreach health programs. Services are provided free of charge in a professional, caring and confidential environment.
Educational Services Available within the Center
Health Education Club
The objectives of this student club are to explore health issues and assist the Health Education Center in planning and implementing health education programs and displays.
Pamphlet Rack
The pamphlet rack provides information on various health topics
Health Technology Students
The Health Education Center provides unique opportunities for clinical experiences.
Services Offered
- Treatment for minor illnesses and injuries
- Emergency First Aid
- Vision screening
- Blood Pressure monitoring
- Pregnancy testing
- Health counseling
- Referrals to health care providers, specialists, or community agencies
- Assistance to individuals with physical disabilities (parking permits)
- Student Health insurance information
- TB testing for designated students
Medical Director: Dr. Marilyn D. McPherson-Corder
Manager: Pamela M. Thomas, RN
Nurses: Kim Cooper, RN
Arnita Shelton, RN
Susia Smallwood, RN