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Hospital gives LSU-Eunice $698K to expand 2 programs

May 11, 2022 GMT

EUNICE, La. (AP) — A hospital in Louisiana’s largest system is giving Louisiana State University at Eunice $698,000 to expand allied health programs.

Ochsner Lafayette General says it wants to boost the nursing and surgical technology programs at the college, news agencies report.

College’s surgical technology program offers hands-on experience

Mayra CruzNovember 14, 2017 GMT

In the operating room, time is of the essence. From scrubbing in to arranging medical instruments, surgical technicians are the first ones in a room setting up materials before an operation.

Since 2007, the surgical technology program at Lone Star College-Tomball has given students practical experience to work in operating rooms before graduating, said program director Diane Montagna.

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