Congratulations are in order for this year’s recipients of the Pinellas Park Medical District Scholarships.

More than 100 students and faculty across 11 academic programs displayed research and celebrated student achievements at the spring St. Petersburg College Health Sciences and Veterinary Technology Open House and Reception – the HEC showcase –  in April.

Sigma Theta Tau International is the Honor Society Of Nursing (STTI). STTI is one of the largest international nursing organizations that is dedicated to making a difference in health worldwide. Upsilon Psi Chapter held an induction ceremony in April celebrating new members.  

Taylor Griffin began life in the NICU at Mease Dunedin Hospital on Thanksgiving Day in 1993. Nurse Angie Margetto never forgot Thanksgiving day that year because she was called into work to help deliver a set of pre-mature twins dubbed the “Turkey Twins”. She still has a photo of her with those babies but never … Continue reading Thanksgiving baby, now a student, reconnects with nurse 25 years later →

Eileen Hicks Professor Emeritus of St. Petersburg College shared her life experiences as a Midwife in Africa and in the United states with Level 2 Nursing students from Dr. Clem, Mrs. Castillo, Mrs. Pennock and Mr. Schwalbs class. Professor Hicks presented a power point presentation on Labor and Delivery and Dystocia. She brought props to share … Continue reading Maternal/ Newborn Guest Lecture for level 2 nursing →

Every 3 minutes, one person is diagnosed with a blood cancer and every 10 minutes, someone dies from a blood cancer.  The “Be the Match” registry is the connection between patients searching for a cure and life saving stem cells.   On Monday, March 12, Marc Silver was in the HEC lobby with the SNA … Continue reading Be the Match Event →