Campus event to offer healthcare career networking

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Muskingum University is hosting an Impact Fair where students, employers, and Muskingum alumni can connect with and explore the possibilities available in the healthcare system. 

The event takes place in the Anne C. Steele Center on Muskingum’s campus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12. Fifteen employers from the healthcare industry have registered along with three alumni and graduate programs from Muskingum will be present to share information and network with students.  

“I just really hope students see the value and decide to participate because I think it’s going to be great. Even if it’s not an event that you’d think like ‘oh this company’s really where I want to work.’ Just having the opportunity to be exposed to a fair such as this it helps to grow that professional development for a student,” said Jackie Vascura, director of Career Services. 

While the nursing department has hosted a nursing specific job fair in the past, their partnership with the Impact Center has allowed the event to involve more programs on campus. 

Listen to the interview with Vascura.

More information about the Impact Fair and registration can be found at https://www.muskingum.edu/impact-center/impact-fair along with other resources to help with career and professional guidance.    

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National blood shortage reaches a 20-year low

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The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.   

According to the American Red Cross, blood donations have experienced a 40 percent decline over the last two decades. Between Christmas and New Years, they experienced a 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations. 

“Small changes in blood donor turnout can have a huge impact on the availability of blood products and dramatic consequences for those in need of an emergency blood transfusion,” said Dr. Eric Gehrie, executive physician director for the Red Cross. “More challenges may lie ahead as the potential for severe winter weather and seasonal illness may compound the dire blood supply situation. Donors of all types – especially those with Type O blood and those giving platelets – are urged to give now.”   

Shortages of blood products are starting to affect hospitals as the American Red Cross has started limit distributions of type O blood products to hospitals.  Type O being known as the universal blood type and the most transferred.  

A blood drive took place in New Concord on Jan. 25 at John Glenn High School. Another blood drive takes place in Zanesville at Trinity United Presbyterian Church on Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The NFL has partnered with the American Red Cross for January which is National Blood Donor Month. Those who give blood are automatically entered for a chance to win tickets to Super Bowl LVIII. 

“It’s extremely convenient. It takes about an hour of your time… When you arrive, we have wonderful blood donor ambassadors who will greet you when you get there,” Marita Salkowski, Regional Communications Director for Central & Southern Ohio. “If you consider that an hour of your time can help save lives, there’s no better use of an hour of your day.” 

Those who are interested in donating blood are encouraged to make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 

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