Yuma — Arizona Western College and Yuma Regional Medical Center share a vision to transform healthcare education in Yuma County and recently entered into a partnership agreement to create new programs and facilities for a sustainable future for broader healthcare training. has been concluded. Initial plans include a new affiliated medical training facility adjacent to the YRMC.
A press conference regarding the new facility will be held on Wednesday, February 15 at 10:00 am at the Yuma Regional Medical Center Administration Building at 2400 S. Avenue A. Media are invited to this event.
Training facilities include programs in a variety of allied medical areas, including behavioral health, phlebotomy technicians, medical billing and coding, community health workers, radiology techniques, nursing, certified nursing assistants, massage therapy, health aids, and medical assistants. will be The facility serves short-term certified students as well as associate, bachelor’s, and beyond students.
“This unique partnership offers exponential potential. This is what happens when industry and advanced learning come together to bring greater benefits to the communities we serve. “It’s a true demonstration of what’s possible.” It is a big step towards BHAG doubling the rate.”
As hospitals and providers across the country struggle to fill vacancies, local leaders are turning to new and innovative solutions designed to provide a steady pipeline of skilled professionals. increase.
Dr. Robert Trenschel, President and CEO of YRMC, said: “Our partnership with AWC takes a new approach to expanding career opportunities and developing ourselves. Developing our own local talent is a win-win for our community.” It’s an investment. The graduates born out of this partnership will look after neighbors, relatives and visitors for years to come.”
Dr. Corr and Dr. Trenschel acknowledged that the initiative was facilitated by the joint efforts of AWC’s Vice President of Workforce Development and CTE Reetika Dhawan and YRMC Chief Operating Officer Dr. Trudie Milner. They shared that her two mentors have been the driving force behind progress in medical education in the region.
“This partnership began with a shared passion to meet the needs of our community. Yuma Regional Medical Center is one of the largest private employers in the region and a hub for our community. I was excited to sit down with them and learn how we can partner to better meet their needs. We are developing programs that are transformative.It’s exciting!It’s a great honor to be working with Trudie.We share our passion for higher education and the opportunity to give our community more to do. I have.”
Dr. Milner added: Reetika is an inspiring leader determined to find innovative solutions. She replaces the word “no” with “let’s find a way.” ”
The agreement between AWC and YRMC will enable both institutions to develop the necessary programming and curricula with agility. The two organizations share executive-level leadership to make grant and external funding applications more achievable.
The goals of the joint training facility are to:
- Improved local health metrics
- Preventing a “brain drain” in which local students leave for education elsewhere and never return to work in the Yuma area
- Maximize local investment by sharing facilities and equipment
- Building a sustainable health training program
- simulation lab
Construction of the project is scheduled to begin in 2024. The three-story, 75,000-square-foot building will also be home to medical residency training at the YRMC.
The Yuma Regional Medical Center is a 406-bed, non-profit hospital dedicated to providing excellent medical care to residents of Yuma and the surrounding area in southwestern Arizona. The YRMC team includes over 2,000 employees, over 365 healthcare providers, and hundreds of volunteers working closely together to create a welcoming, caring, and compassionate environment for patients and their families. increase.
