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WITH
JOHN AMOS
PRESIDENT AND CEO OF YAVAPAI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
YRMC partners with the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott (JCF), Margaret T. Morris Foundation and the Yavapai College Foundation to provide scholarship funding that promotes excellence in Nursing and Radiologic Technology education at YC. Paul Kirchgraber, YCF Director of Development recently sat down with John to talk about this important community partnership.
PK: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it’s a great time to pursue a career in nursing. What is your view of the employment outlook in Yavapai County?
JA: I am optimistic we are on the upswing in Yavapai County after a tough economic period over the past several years. Nationally, opportunities for registered nurses are projected
to grow 19 percent from 2015 to 2023. Growth will occur for
a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventative care; growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand for healthcare services from the baby boomer population, as they live longer and more active lives. Nursing is a wonderful profession and nurses make a positive impact on the lives of the people they help.
PK: What are some examples of job opportunities within the Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) system?
JA: Of course radiology technology is another important part
of the JCF Healthcare Scholars program and the demand for
a trained workforce in this field is also high. Opportunities and needs at YRMC track closely with the rest of the nation’s needs. Some other examples of rewarding non-nursing opportunities include clinical laboratory, cardio-pulmonary, dietary, nutrition services and health information technology.
PK: YRMC is a staunch supporter of local nursing education provided by Yavapai College. How can the recruiting and training of individuals from within our own community impact the delivery of healthcare?
JA: We are blessed with bright and talented students that are looking to work, live in, and give back to the community they love. Anytime we can help facilitate and offer a career opportunity for one of our hometown students, it’s a positive for all of us.
It benefits our local economy, provides an opportunity for our children to grow and prosper in their hometown.
PK: Why do you see the Jewish Community Foundation Healthcare Scholars program as an important community partnership?
JA: YRMC is deeply committed to investing in the education of our students, staff and the community as a whole. We view it as an investment in our future and the community’s overall well- being. The JCF Healthcare Scholars program is a wonderful example of a foundation collaborating with like organizations to make a difference in each one of these student’s lives and to improve the overall health and quality of life for all of us in the region. It’s an honor and privilege to support the JCF Healthcare Scholars program.
2014 Jewish Community Foundation Healthcare Scholars
Front Row (seated) from left to right
Danelle Hamilton, Jaime Henegar, Jennifer Ellis, Mindy Diehl, Meagan Martinez, Jessica Wallace, Jessie Libby, Ashley Rutherford
Back Row (standing) left to right
Phyllis Robinson (JCF), Monica Cook, Jessica Dickinson, Miranda Plueard, Harvey Kenyon, Daniel Fisher, Dr. Penny Wills, Ishadanna Files, Shailee Jones, Robert Altmanshofer, Gabe Roybal, Tomas Medevielle, Dr. David Hess (JCF)
Photo by Bill Leyden
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