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Lake Land College will be hosting an open house for individuals who are interested in a healthcare field. The Health & Public Services Open House will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 6-8 p.m. The event will begin at the Theater in the Luther Student Center on campus in Mattoon.

Those interested in a career in healthcare are invited to meet with faculty, view hands-on demonstrations, tour Lake Land’s facilities and learn about the college’s rewarding programs, which include Basic Nurse Assisting, Central Service Technician, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services, Nursing, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Surgical Technologist and Physical Therapy.

“We are honored to be offering high school students, their parents, alumni, high school guidance counselors and community members an opportunity to learn why Lake Land College is the best choice for achieving your educational and professional goals,” Allied Health Division Chair/Nursing Instructor Erin Swingler said. “At this open house, attendees can meet with faculty, advisors and student support staff to tour our state-of-the-art facilities and learn more about the many exciting career options in the healthcare field.”

Attendees are encouraged to stay after the open house concludes to enjoy ice cream and network with presenters and fellow attendees.

For more information or to register for the event, visit lakelandcollege.edu/visit or contact Allied Health Division Chair and Nursing Instructor Erin Swingler at 217-234-5448 or at eswingler@lakelandcollege.edu.

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