COCC Offers Nursing, Health Programs Info Sessions

cocc-2
Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is hosting virtual information sessions this month for its nursing and health programs. The sessions include program overviews, structure, length and cost.
The college is holding virtual information sessions for its allied health programs from 5:15-6:15 p.m. on March 1 and March 17. The health programs covered will include registered nursing, certified nursing assistant, phlebotomist, health information management, emergency medical services, paramedicine, dental assistant, massage therapy, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, veterinary technician and community health worker. Register at cocc.edu/departments/allied-health. For more information, email wworthington@cocc.edu.
COCC’s nursing program is holding virtual information sessions on March 2 (5-6 p.m.), March 4 (9:30-10:30 a.m.) and March 7 (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). Sessions are designed for students interested in COCC’s associate degree in nursing. To receive the Zoom link, please email selectiveadmissions@cocc.edu and include full name and phone number. Sessions cover minimum requirements to apply to the program, how applicants are selected, deadlines and more. The formal presentation usually runs 45 minutes with plenty of time for questions during and after. Prospective nursing students are strongly encouraged to attend.
af1qipmv1y5xqtowxea6ag-giflvtigvcodescv5xew-w1024-h256

Rotary Rose Fundraiser – Prineville

Rotary Roses are on sale NOW! Treat yourself, your significant other, your staff, your mother, and your neighbors! These roses are always BEAUTIFUL, and you sure can’t beat the price! Roses will be delivered FOR FREE on

gettyimages_votebutton_073024142209

LWV, City Club Host Candidate Forums

League of Women Voters of Deschutes County, in collaboration with the City Club of Central Oregon, is excited to host a series of candidate forums ahead of the 2024 General Election. These forums will provide voters in

fire_restrictions

Bachelor Complex Fire Closures Decrease

Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest has updated and decreased the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District for the Bachelor Complex. The Bachelor Complex includes Little Lava Fire and Backside Fire as well

cocc-15

Search For New COCC President Underway

Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is holding a virtual forum from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, to welcome community input as the candidate search for its new president begins; a meeting of the presidential search advisory committee is taking place just

fire_truck_media_release

Cooler Weather Helping Firefighters

With improving conditions on the Little Lava Fire and continued progress, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Sunriver Police Department and fire managers, are adjusting evacuation levels. Summary of evacuation changes: Most areas previously