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Bryant & Stratton College Partners with Jordan Health to Address Medical Assistant Workforce ShortageBryant & Stratton College (B&SC) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Jordan Health aimed at addressing the critical shortage of medical assistants in the healthcare industry. Through innovative collaboration and leveraging grant funding from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, B&SC and Jordan Health are pioneering efforts to increase the medical assistant workforce in the Greater Rochester area. Under the initiative, Jordan Health has been awarded a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation's Healthcare Workforce Training & Retention Program. These funds will be utilized to fully support a number of students pursuing a medical assisting degree at B&SC's Greece and Henrietta campuses. Upon successful completion of the medical assisting program, graduates will be guaranteed internship placements and employment opportunities at Jordan Health, contributing to the healthcare facility's workforce sustainability. "This partnership exemplifies our commitment to addressing critical workforce shortages in the healthcare industry," said Michael Mariani, Rochester Campus Director at B&SC. "By collaborating with Jordan Health and leveraging grant funding, we are not only providing students with valuable educational opportunities but also addressing the pressing need for skilled medical assistants in our community." B&SC encourages other healthcare employers in New York State to explore similar partnerships and utilize grant fnding opportunities like those provided by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. By collaborating with educational institutions and investing in workforce development, healthcare organizations can effectively address workforce shortages and ensure the delivery of quality patient care. "Jordan Health is committed to ensuring everyone has access to high-quality health care. In order to deliver this to our patients and community, we must provide opportunities for additional training and career development for our staff," said Dr. Linda Clark, President and CEO of Jordan Health. "We take pride in the fact that the majority of our workforce live within the communities we serve. Jordan Health is a viable community partner and an impactful resource for our neighbors." B&SC boasts a long-standing and well-respected medical assisting program, offering students comprehensive training and hands-on experience in the healthcare field. This partnership highlights the unique aspects of B&SC's commitment to career education and community engagement, distinguishing it from competitors in the region. For more information about this initiative or B&SC's medical assisting program, please visit B&SC or contact Michael Mariani at [email protected]. ABOUT BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE: Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College, a non-profit institution, has built its reputation and success on a commitment to excellence and high standards. Bryant & Stratton College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. Bryant & Stratton College's accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission's most recent action on the institution's accreditation status on 6/22/2017 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Bryant & Stratton College has campus locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Continuing Education department. For 170 years, Bryant & Stratton College has offered students access to career-relevant education leading to bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and professional certificates in the fields of healthcare, business, criminal justice, design, financial services, hospitality, human resources, paralegal studies, and information technology. In addition to access to education, Bryant & Stratton College offers students access to tools to help ensure their greatest chance at success through their Career Life Prep® program. Bryant & Stratton works with students to best map individual career paths - teaching the soft skills employers value most, helping establish valuable professional connections and internships and offering career services support even after graduation. Bryant & Stratton College is committed to helping students succeed in their education and beyond. ABOUT JORDAN HEALTH: Jordan Health has provided community-focused healthcare for over 100 years and is one of the first five Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country. Jordan Health serves underserved and uninsured residents in Rochester and Canandaigua, delivering on its mission: To provide community-based comprehensive health care of the highest quality with dignity and respect to all regardless of ability to pay.
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