Workforce Solutions Capital Area partners with many local healthcare employers to train and hire the workforce for this key local industry. One of our partners is South University, Austin. Here is a summary of South University’s recent activities with their nursing program…
On October 12, South University, Austin hosted a Breast Cancer Summit on campus in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In collaboration with the Breast Cancer Resource Center, we hosted The Breast Cancer University: Survivorship Summit uniting hundreds of attendees to drive awareness of breast cancer survivorship issues and empower survivors. Registered attendees experienced a day filled with valuable information, resources, and support from South University’s Physician Assistant (PA), Nursing, and Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Volunteers.
South University students in the physician’s assistant, nursing, and physical therapy assistant programs were on-site at the event to perform respiration checks and blood pressure screenings and distribute informative health information and support. SU’s admissions team was also present to provide details on relevant educational opportunities the higher-ed institution provides.
Dedicated to breast cancer survivors, this free educational one-day event focused on the critical aspects of survivorship and mental health.
Recognizing that survivors’ needs don’t end once treatment is completed, the goal was to provide survivors with valuable information, resources, and support to navigate life post-treatment.
The summit included a full house of over 200 participants and followed a workshop format, which allowed attendees to visit various stations throughout the day and circulate the lab as desired.
“It was an absolute privilege to spend time with such brave and resilient survivors,” said Viña Asayas, Director of Community Development & Outreach at South University, Austin. “Their stories and strength left us all humbled and moved.”
South University is a member of the Central Texas Healthcare Partnership. The partnership was founded in early 2018 under the leadership of three Central Texas healthcare industry leaders: Baylor Scott & White Health, Ascension Seton, and St. David’s HealthCare. Learn more about how the Central Texas Healthcare Partnership is leading workforce development in the Central Texas healthcare industry.
