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Ms. Bonnie H. mersley <br /> April 19, 2017 <br /> Page 2 <br /> • Focus on prevention: We anticipate greater emphasis to be placed on promoting healthy <br /> lifestyles and preventative medicine over treatment of illnesses. <br /> As a result of these anticipated trends, we have developed a list of potential areas for new and <br /> expanded allied health offerings for Orange County. Please bear in mind this is a partial and <br /> preliminary list, but it reflects the types of programs we believe will be in demand in the future: <br /> • Expand Nursing Assistant offerings and to include specialized related credentials (such as <br /> home health aide, hospice, or community health workers); <br /> • Expand Emergency Medical Science offerings to include specialty areas; <br /> • Extend Clinical Trials Research, Medical Spanish Facilitator, and Medical Coding <br /> offerings (currently offered at Main c. pus; <br /> • Develop Diagnostic Imaging (such as radiography technician, polysoi ography, <br /> cardiovascular technology, sonography) along with specialized certificates (such as <br /> m. mography) and Oncology specialty prog s; <br /> • Offer Human Services, Fitness, and Public Health progr. s <br /> We at Durh. Technical Community College value our partnership with 0 ge County. We are <br /> delighted to be Orange County's community college and we look forward to our upcoming <br /> meeting with the Board of County Commissioners on April 25. Meanwhile, please feel free to <br /> contact me if you have any questions about this letter or the attached budget proposal. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> 13tA- <br /> Willi. G. Ingr. <br /> President <br /> C: Penny Gluck <br /> Matt Williams <br />