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Edinburg, Texas – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine hosted Workforce Solutions’ Healthcare Industry Taskforce, Tuesday, Oct. 2, during the university’s annual Hispanic Engineering, Science and Technology (HESTEC) week.
Taskforce members received updates on the UTRGV College of Health Professions, School of Medicine and School of Nursing, and took a tour of the Medical Education Building on the Edinburg Campus.
Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the School of Medicine for UTRGV, told taskforce members about the creation of the Division of Health Affairs at UTRGV and about development of new programs and schools under this new division.
Dr. Sharon Radzyminski, dean of the School of Nursing, and Dr. Michael Lehker, dean of the College of Health Professions, provided updates on new programs being developed.
The taskforce, composed of leaders in the Rio Grande Valley’s healthcare industry, meet quarterly to discuss challenges and develop best practices in recruiting and maintaining employees.
Francisco Almaraz, CEO of Workforce Solutions, said Workforce Solutions is grateful to UTRGV and the School of Medicine for hosting the taskforce meeting on campus because it allows members to learn more about what the university is doing in producing future employees for them.
“The healthcare industry is the fastest-growing industry. It also has a lot of occupations that are high-paying, so that’s very good for the economy,” Almaraz said. “I think this university is going to do great things for the Rio Grande Valley.”
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