International Programs
Neuroscience & Volunteering by Daniela Del Rosario
We’re excited to share an article by Daniela Del Rosario, one of Portage Community’s international students. Read it below!
Introductions
Meet Liz, Operations Director for Portage Community
If you have interacted with Portage Community this past year, you would have met our staff member who does it all: Liz Ours. Portage Community wants to express gratitude for our Operations Director as she serves students, mentors, and Portage Community’s partners faithfully. Read below to get to know her Read more…
Hartman Initiative Medical Clinic
Meet Mabel, Clinic Director in the Dominican Republic
Mabel Dasneyri Núñez is the new Dominican Republic clinic director for the Portage Community. She brings years of experience to her role and a commitment to healthcare for those in her community. The Portage Community is excited to have her be a part of our mission. Hello, my name is Read more…
Local Programs
NCLEX Prep: A Look Inside the Local Program
What is the NCLEX? The most extensive test nursing students take is the NCLEX. It’s the required exam for nurses to earn licensure and practice nursing. This test is vital to their careers, as The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) states it is one of the main Read more…
Local Programs
Pediatric Nurses Week: Celebrating Natalie Cekovich
Natalie Cekovich CRNP-BC, RN, DNP. Natalie is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Department of Newborn Services. She is currently one of Portage Community‘s local program mentors, host of our NCLEX prep sessions, and has been a professor for Portage Learning for the past three years. Read more…
International Programs
5 Food Facts about the Dominican Republic
When thinking about the Dominican Republic, what comes to mind? Our international program director, Pamela, gives a glimpse into some of the things that represent Dominicans. (Pamela McFarland) Pamela shares that the Dominican is the most visited country in the Caribbean. Up to 2020, it hosted around 7 million tourists Read more…
Local Programs
Benefits of Being a Mentor
There are many benefits to receiving mentoring as a student, but what you may not think about are the benefits of mentoring when you are the mentor. Whether you are interested in becoming a life mentor or a medical mentor through Portage Community or if the idea of mentoring in Read more…
Local Programs
Bridging the Gap – An Affordable Technology Program for Students
Portage Community has partnered with Bridging the Gap to provide low-cost access to the internet and computers for students needing technology for their education. Students who are associated with Portage Community or Portage Learning have access to this program if they meet the eligibility criteria. If you’re a student and Read more…
Hartman Initiative Medical Clinic
Medical Clinic Update – August 2022
An extension of Portage Community’s International Program is the Partner of Hope Medical Clinic. We desire to eliminate barriers for Dominican students pursuing a degree in medicine. Across the Dominican Republic, many people don’t have access to medical care. This is due to distance from a care facility or a Read more…
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Happiness and Joy!
Recently, Portage Community reviewed and chose our 2022 scholarship recipient to attend medical school in the Dominican Republic. We would love to introduce you to Miguelina and share her letter of acceptance and thanks. We are delighted to have Miguelina join the other scholarship recipients this fall! March 7, 2022Hato Read more…