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GREELEY ~ Greeley, Colorado - The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new College of Osteopathic Medicine. The event was attended by Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, UNC President Andy Feinstein, Greeley Mayor John Gates, UNC Board of Trustees Chairman Dick Monfort, and other community leaders.
The Lt. Governor, an alumna of UNC, expressed her excitement for the new medical school and its potential impact on the state's healthcare workforce. "I am thrilled to be here at my Alma Mater to celebrate this monumental opportunity for our students, our economy, and our future healthcare workers," said Lt. Governor Primavera. She also highlighted the importance of having highly skilled providers in every corner of the state as Colorado continues to grow.
The new College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNC will train 150 new doctors each year and attract students from across the country. This will not only strengthen the healthcare workforce but also support Colorado's economy. The funding for this project was made possible by HB24-1231, signed by Governor Polis on May 1st, 2024. The bill was sponsored by Representatives Mary Young and Lindsey Daugherty and Senators Barbara Kirkmeyer and Kyle Mullica.
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Representative Young expressed her excitement for the economic benefits that this new medical school will bring to Greeley and surrounding communities. "This new medical college will serve as a strong economic driver for Greeley...and help meet the medical workforce needs of our rural and underserved neighborhoods," she said.
Representative Daugherty also emphasized the importance of training more critical healthcare providers in Colorado through this project. "Today's groundbreaking ceremony...means we're one step closer to training more critical health care providers in our state," she stated.
Senator Kirkmeyer echoed these sentiments, stating that the new medical school will be a hub for providing essential training to fill critical healthcare jobs around the state.
Senator Mullica, who is also a practicing nurse, spoke about the urgent need to strengthen Colorado's healthcare workforce. "The establishment of the College of Osteopathic Medicine will be a game-changer in this effort," he said. "It will play a pivotal role in addressing our state's healthcare challenges and ensuring that every Coloradan has access to the quality care they deserve."
The groundbreaking ceremony marks an important step towards addressing Colorado's shortage of healthcare providers and improving access to high-quality care for all residents. The new College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNC is expected to open its doors in the near future, providing opportunities for students and contributing to the overall health and well-being of the state.
The Lt. Governor, an alumna of UNC, expressed her excitement for the new medical school and its potential impact on the state's healthcare workforce. "I am thrilled to be here at my Alma Mater to celebrate this monumental opportunity for our students, our economy, and our future healthcare workers," said Lt. Governor Primavera. She also highlighted the importance of having highly skilled providers in every corner of the state as Colorado continues to grow.
The new College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNC will train 150 new doctors each year and attract students from across the country. This will not only strengthen the healthcare workforce but also support Colorado's economy. The funding for this project was made possible by HB24-1231, signed by Governor Polis on May 1st, 2024. The bill was sponsored by Representatives Mary Young and Lindsey Daugherty and Senators Barbara Kirkmeyer and Kyle Mullica.
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Representative Young expressed her excitement for the economic benefits that this new medical school will bring to Greeley and surrounding communities. "This new medical college will serve as a strong economic driver for Greeley...and help meet the medical workforce needs of our rural and underserved neighborhoods," she said.
Representative Daugherty also emphasized the importance of training more critical healthcare providers in Colorado through this project. "Today's groundbreaking ceremony...means we're one step closer to training more critical health care providers in our state," she stated.
Senator Kirkmeyer echoed these sentiments, stating that the new medical school will be a hub for providing essential training to fill critical healthcare jobs around the state.
Senator Mullica, who is also a practicing nurse, spoke about the urgent need to strengthen Colorado's healthcare workforce. "The establishment of the College of Osteopathic Medicine will be a game-changer in this effort," he said. "It will play a pivotal role in addressing our state's healthcare challenges and ensuring that every Coloradan has access to the quality care they deserve."
The groundbreaking ceremony marks an important step towards addressing Colorado's shortage of healthcare providers and improving access to high-quality care for all residents. The new College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNC is expected to open its doors in the near future, providing opportunities for students and contributing to the overall health and well-being of the state.
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