News and Announcements
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Chironda recently relocated to San Francisco, California, to take on an exciting new role as national infection preventionist and clinical solutions director at Clorox.
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George Brown College Alumni Relations is celebrating National Nursing Week (May 6 – 12, 2024) by highlighting the story of GBC alumni Donna Dingman and Polly Gove.
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As we celebrate the professionals who are the backbone of the Canadian health care system for National Nursing Week (May 6 – 12, 2024), George Brown College is proud to continue preparing nurses to transform health care and seize opportunities for innovation and leadership.
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Kukucka’s journey from a GBC student to a prominent figure in his industry serves as an inspirational story for current and prospective students aiming to follow in his footsteps.
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With state-of-the-art technology and facilities, real-world experience, and faculty and clinical staff who work in the field, George Brown College's Centre for Health Sciences develops tomorrow's health-care workforce.
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Flores, a graduate of the Recreation Management in Gerontology program, received the inaugural Person-Centred Language Award from the Ontario Centre for Learning Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care and Behavioural Supports Ontario.
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Ontario's Long-Term Care Minister Stan Cho announced up to $25,400 in incentives available to PSW students and recent grads.
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Siva fills gaps in the healthcare system through her services agency and provides vital support for internationally educated nurses. She teaches at George Brown's Centres for Health Sciences and Preparatory & Liberal Studies.
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With nursing skills, a fearless approach to new challenges, and a reputation as a top-notch communicator, he has become an established leader in the field.
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We welcomed the minister on January 27 for a tour and discussion about the demand for nurses in the long-term care sector.