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Stuffed animals get checkups at 2nd Teddy Bear Hospital

Dozens of stuffed animals are now healthier after visiting the Teddy Bear Hospital at Black Hawk College. The second annual event brought 57 children to the East Campus to get […]

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BHC Practical Nursing program ranked #2 in Illinois

Congratulations to the Practical Nursing program for being named the #2 Ranked Practical Nursing Program in Illinois by PracticalNursing.org! Black Hawk College received an overall score of 97.11 out of […]

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Stuffed animals get checkups at Teddy Bear Hospital

Dozens of stuffed animals are now healthier after visiting the Teddy Bear Hospital at Black Hawk College. The first annual event brought 55 children to the East Campus to get […]

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BHC grad, chiropractor’s future is vibrant

Dr. Crystal Strode’s job brings her to tears regularly, but in the best way. The moment when a patient who came in with chronic pain feels relief is always emotional. […]

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Explore health care careers virtually

Perhaps now more than ever, health care is a very visible, growing field in need of employees. You have seen the signs acknowledging health care heroes and likely noticed “We’re […]

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Grad’s dream job combines her three passions

A desire to make an impact in the lives of children and their learning journeys is the spark that has fueled Pam Lynch’s career path. The Sherrard High School graduate […]

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Orthodontist started at Black Hawk College

A desire to move forward brought Dr. Michelle McManus to Black Hawk College. After graduating from Rockridge High School, she postponed college for a year to work in hopes she […]

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Physical therapist assistant grad stays connected

Robin Edwards felt nervous at her interview for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, but not for long. Larry Gillund, Black Hawk College associate professor and director of the program, soon […]

Nursing runs in the family for recent grad

The passing of a torch was marked with a pin. Leigh Westbrook celebrated her graduation from Black Hawk College’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at a nursing pinning ceremony in […]

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Pharmacist began at Black Hawk College

Black Hawk College helped make it possible for Hannah Turner to achieve her longtime career goal of becoming a pharmacist. “I’m thankful for the choices I made,” she said. Turner, […]