Massage program clinic opens for spring semester
The Therapeutic Massage program at Southwestern Community College has opened its learning clinic for the spring semester to allow its first-year students to practice their studies.
The clinic is open to the public, and a 50-minute massage by a student costs $20. Appointments are available on Tuesdays at noon, 1:15 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4 p.m.
To book an appointment, visit massagebook.com or call 828.339.4313. For information about the Therapeutic Massage program, visit southwesterncc.edu.
SCC teams up with Franklin High School to train new EMTs
At a time when emergency services agencies across the country are facing a dire staffing shortage, here in Western North Carolina, Southwestern Community College has revamped an innovative program that can take a bite out of the problem here at home.
Appalachian Farm School returns to Sylva
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SCC launches Practical Nursing career path
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Mike Wade creates endowed fund at SCC
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Elizabeth Waldroop joins Southwestern Community College’s Board of Trustees
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SCC lands Dogwood Health Trust grant
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Human Services grads honored in SCC pinning ceremony
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