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SC4, Lake Huron Medical Center to host health careers open house

Are you looking to take the next step forward in your health care career? Look no further! St. Clair County Community College (SC4) and Lake Huron Medical Center invite all aspiring health care professionals to an exclusive event on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. in the Lake Huron Medical Center Cafeteria.

During this event, you will have the opportunity to learn about the tuition reimbursement opportunities available at Lake Huron Medical Center, designed to assist you as you pursue various health care programs offered by SC4. As a long-standing leader in health sciences education, SC4 offers a comprehensive range of in-demand courses, programs, certificates, and transfer pathways.

Whether you are interested in nursing, medical assisting, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy or any other health care field, SC4 has the resources and expertise to help you achieve your goals. This event will provide you with a chance to explore the multitude of options available and gain valuable insights into the exciting world of health care.

“The partnership between Lake Huron Medical Center and St. Clair County Community College has been instrumental in shaping the future of health care professionals in our community,” said Jose Kottoor, CEO of Lake Huron Medical Center. “We are committed to supporting individuals who are passionate about pursuing a career in the healthcare industry and are thrilled to offer tuition reimbursement opportunities to aid them in their educational journey.”

“We’re pleased to host this health careers event with Lake Huron Medical Center,” said Dean of Health Sciences and Director of Nursing Tracy Dunsmore. “SC4 alumni are positively impacting the health and well-being of their communities as nurses, radiologic technologists, respiratory therapists, massage therapists, doctors, pharmacists, physical therapists and much more. We look forward to welcoming anyone interested in joining our remarkable health care community to the event to discuss potential health career options.” 

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn more about the tuition reimbursement program through Lake Huron Medical Center and the exceptional health care programs offered by SC4. Registration is required for this event. Please register at sc4.edu/lhmc.

SC4 to host wheelchair basketball demonstration days

St. Clair County Community College (SC4) and its Athletics Department will host demonstration days for students and community members with disabilities or those who are able-bodied interested in learning more about wheelchair basketball and joining its recently announced team.

The College will host demonstration days at the SC4 Fieldhouse:

  • Friday, Aug. 4 at 3 p.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 10 at 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 17 at 9 a.m.
  • Monday, Aug. 21 at 9 a.m.
  • Friday, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m.

“We welcome everyone to come to demo days with us and check out this exciting new offering at SC4,” said SC4 Athletic Director Dale Vos. “It’s an exciting co-ed sport for athletes and fans alike.”

This year, SC4’s Wheelchair Basketball Team plans to schedule exhibition contests and games as part of the inaugural season. The team is also working to participate as part of the Wolverine Invitational, which is scheduled to return to the SC4 Fieldhouse this fall, Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.

When SC4 alumnus Mike Millsap heard about the College’s recently announced wheelchair basketball team, he was excited to get involved.

“As a kid, I enjoyed watching my uncle, who also has a spinal cord injury, compete in the local wheelchair basketball team that existed at the time,” said Millsap, who became a C-5/C-6 quadriplegic after a diving accident in 2008 and went on to earn an associate degree in business from SC4. “I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to be involved with the new wheelchair basketball team SC4 is launching this fall.” 

Similarly, St. Clair, Mich., native Eric Wrocklage is excited about the new team and ready to get back into a sport he loved as a kid. Wrocklage has Spina Bifida, which complicates walking, and uses a wheelchair to get around.

“Basketball was my passion as a kid and I always wanted to play,” he said. “I was introduced to wheelchair basketball in the early 90s and played on a junior team in Sterling Heights until the age of 18. Then I played on an adult team in Port Huron for a couple of seasons. It will be exciting to get back to that with this new team that is forming at SC4. I look forward to what the future holds.”

Those interested in joining the wheelchair basketball team for 2023-24 should visit sc4.edu/athletics, send an email to mjwhittredge@sc4.edu or contact the Athletics Department at 810-989-5670 with questions.