COCC Health Careers Expo May 17th

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Central Oregon high school students who are considering a future in the health care field will find much to discover at Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Health Careers Expo from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, in the Health Careers Center at the Bend campus.

COCC faculty, staff and students will be leading a series of mini hands-on classes. The Health Careers Expo is open to current high school students interested in learning about careers in: dental assisting, health information management, massage therapy, medical assistant, nursing, nursing assistant, emergency medical technician/paramedicine, pharmacy technician, public health and veterinary technician.

Current and former COCC students, instructors and health care professionals will be on hand to answer questions and discuss program specifics. A free lunch will be provided by COCC’s Office of High School Partnerships. Registration closes May 10.

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Veterans Appreciation Day

Join us for a heartfelt day dedicated to honoring and celebrating our veterans at Veterans Appreciation Day! This special event is designed to show gratitude to those who have served while raising funds to support local veterans

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OHA Encourages Everyone to Rethink the Drink

Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is launching a summer Rethink the Drink campaign this week to encourage people in Oregon to consider their alcohol use. The state’s Excessive Alcohol Use Prevention Program is urging people to come together to prevent the harms