Healthcare Career Opportunities for African American Men, Oct. 18 Published: 17 Oct 2011, by: Julie Garrett “It’s pretty challenging, but it’s exactly what I expected,” said Moorehead, who also works as a server at Olive Garden in addition to his full-time studies. “It’s a lot of fun being in an actual program instead of just taking classes. It’s not like it’s easy to get in, but once you’re in, you know you’re on a path to success.” Health care careers are a quick route to a lifetime of rewarding, high-paying work, but Moorehead is one of just a few African American males enrolled in nursing — or in any of Santa Fe’s health sciences programs. “About one quarter of all of our nursing students are males, and one in two students in radiography and respiratory care are men. But of those, only a handful are African American,” said Scott Fortner, health sciences counselor. “We have a shortage of African American men applying to and entering our training programs, yet these same programs lead to careers with outstanding salaries and opportunities for advancement,” he added. Forum details Santa Fe is offering a special forum, Healthcare Opportunities for African American Men, 6:30-8 pm Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the Health Sciences Annex (Building WA), room 104, at the Northwest campus, 3000 NW 83rd St. The event is free and open to the public, especially African American males from middle school to adults. A panel of African American healthcare professionals and SF health sciences …
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