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Cambrian College, which launched a fundraising campaign to build a new state-of-the-art health simulation center on its main campus in Sudbury, received a major financial boost this week.

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“Our family has always been committed to improving health care in Northern Ontario,” Gerry Lougheed Jr., director of the Lougheed Family Foundation, said in a statement. “By supporting the Health Simulation Center at Cambrian College, we are investing in the future of healthcare education and ensuring that people in this region continue to receive quality care from well-trained professionals.”

“Quality health care truly is the foundation of thriving communities, and our family is pleased to continue supporting our region’s next generation of leaders and caregivers,” added Geoffrey Lougheed.

Cambrian said this advanced facility will provide more than 465 square meters of simulation training space. It will feature four high-fidelity simulation suites, low-fidelity laboratories and advanced medical mannequins, allowing students to practice healthcare procedures in a controlled and safe environment.

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The new health simulation center will significantly enhance hands-on learning opportunities for students in Cambrian’s various health sciences programs, including Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Paramedicine, Practical Nursing and Personal Support Worker .

The creation of the Health Simulation Center is part of Cambrian’s plan to address the need for more healthcare professionals at a time when the sector is facing a shortage of skilled workers. It will provide students with in-depth skills training.

The new health simulation center will also reduce the college’s reliance on outpatient clinical placements at a time when resources are limited, allowing more students to learn their skills on campus.

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“Simulation-based education is the cornerstone of healthcare training, allowing students to develop the skills and confidence to practice independently and interprofessionally while promoting patient safety,” said Janice Clarke, academic vice president of Cambrian, in a press release. “The new Health Simulation Center is a critical investment in the educational excellence of our programs and the future well-being of our community.

Melanie Cacciotti, Cambrian’s executive director of development, satellite campuses and the Office of the President, said Lougheed’s donation (the amount of which was not disclosed) gets the campaign off to a strong start.

She said Cambrian looks forward to welcoming many more partners as we work together to make this project a reality. The center is a $3.5 million initiative and we invite community members, businesses and philanthropic organizations to join us in supporting its realization.

“There are many ways to get involved, including nominating opportunities for simulation labs, briefing rooms and our simulation mannequins. »

Potential supporters of the Health Simulation Center are encouraged to visit Cambrian’s Partner+ webpage, Partners.cambriancollege.ca.

To learn more about Cambrian’s health sciences programs, visit cambriancollege.ca/programs.

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