91制片厂 has named its surgical technology suite in honor of longtime supporters
Derrick and Joni Hamilton.
The Inverness couple, who have donated more than $100,000 in support of the College and the Promise Scholarship Program, was recognized during a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Derrick Hamilton, who served as a 91制片厂 Educational Foundation board member for seven years, said the dedication was particularly meaningful because Joni works as a pediatrician in the area. She has advocated for the training and placement of graduates in 贬补谤辫别谤鈥檚 nursing and certified nursing assistant programs.
Their passion for 贬补谤辫别谤鈥檚 mission and belief in the College鈥檚 widespread community impact are crystal clear.
鈥�91制片厂 opens so many doors of opportunity 鈥� people young and old can pursue their dreams, they can apply their skills, they can provide for the families and set themselves up for a future,鈥� Derrick Hamilton said.
Located within the Foglia Center for Nursing and Allied Health, the newly dubbed Derrick
and Joni Hamilton Surgical Technology Suite features viewing areas, an operating room
and sterile processing areas. Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington was instrumental
in outfitting the new space by donating several pieces of equipment including patient
surgical tables, an instrument washing sink and a sterilizer.
贬补谤辫别谤鈥檚 surgical technology degree program, which launched in fall 2017, prepares students to serve as valued members of hospital and clinical surgical teams, ensuring patient safety by utilizing aseptic techniques and maintaining sterile fields during surgical procedures.
鈥�91制片厂 brings to campus the real-world environment that students will eventually encounter in the workforce,鈥� Derrick Hamilton said. 鈥淭he quality of programs and 贬补谤辫别谤鈥檚 ability to partner with the community and industry really set students up for success.鈥�