West Virginia Junior College and Health Access have had an externship partnership since 2018. Health Access has a philanthropic mission and devotion to serving the underserved, which has made for a perfect match with WVJC students interested in the medical field.
Health Access helps serve the community by providing access to comprehensive medical care spanning across several services such as primary care, cancer screenings, prescription fulfillment, dental care, vision screening, behavioral medicine, harm reduction, and women’s healthcare. Their mission to serve those who may otherwise lack access or be unable to afford care has helped the uninsured seek care when needed the most. The services they provide come at no cost for the most vulnerable residents of Harrison and Doddridge counties.
Josh Brown, Medical Practice Manager of Health Access, has always welcomed WVJC students to the facility to work alongside his staff and gain real-world knowledge in the medical field. Several students in the Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Office Administration, and Medical Coding programs have completed their externship hours at the facility and have obtained crucial patient interaction experience.
West Virginia Junior College is proud to have an affiliation with such a critical organization for North Central West Virginia residents. WVJC hopes to continue this partnership for years to come.
To learn more about WVJC’s externship program, request information here!