A Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the Poynor School of Healthcare Innovation was held on December 11. The new School of Innovation, a partnership with McLeod Health, is designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing healthcare careers.
Located in the newly reopened historic Poynor Building in downtown Florence, the program will provide students with hands-on healthcare education and training that prepare them for immediate career opportunities after graduation or continued study in college-level healthcare programs.
“McLeod Health and Florence 1 Schools teamed up to create a pathway for students who have an interest in careers in the medical field,” said Charity Gerald, Director of Recruiting and Workforce Development for McLeod. “This initiative is a result of a number of great minds coming together to formulate a strategic plan on how we want to see healthcare careers grow in the future not only for McLeod, but other entities as well.”
McLeod medical professionals will support curriculum development to ensure students gain practical, real-world skills that meet the workforce needs of the healthcare industry.
Pictured from left to right, Florence 1 Board Members Barry Townsend, Davy Gregg, Bryan Chapman and Trisha Caulder; State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver; McLeod Health CEO Donna Isgett; Poynor School of Innovation in Healthcare Director Nicole Scipio; Superintendent of Florence 1 Schools, Dr. Richard O’Malley; Florence 1 Board Chairman S. Porter Stewart; Florence 1 Board Members EJ McIver, Kimrey-Ann Haughn, Carla Eaddy, and Dr. Gloria Bracey; Florence Mayor Lethonia Barnes; City Councilmen Chipper Smith and George Jebaily; and SC House Representative Member Terry Alexander.
Poynor School of Healthcare Innovation Hosts Ribbon Cutting and Open House
