HCC Nursing and Allied Health Programs

05/17/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026! It was a wonderful day celebrating you and your accomplishments. Be proud of everything you have accomplished. The faculty and staff of the nursing and allied health division wish you all the best on your future endeavors and we are all so honored to have part of your journey!

05/12/2026

Happy end of nurses week. We celebrated our current and future nurses by partnering with our Ag department to take a moment out of our busy days and plant some herbs. It is a reminder to step away, slow down, and do something that helps your mind refresh and be ready for what lays ahead.

05/07/2026

Happy nurses week to past, present and future nurses of highland community college! We started the celebration with snacks and treats! We also start finals week tomorrow, let’s get some shout outs to our students and wish them luck!!

Today marks the beginning of Nurses Week! Thank you to all nurses for everything you do!

Keep an eye out for activities across campus between May 6 -12 to celebrate nurses.

03/23/2026

Come support your community and our nursing student organization at the second stuff the bus event.
When: Saturday March 28 8-12
Where: cub foods Freeport
Why: support local banks by donating non perishable items.

01/22/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Highland Community College campus will be closed tomorrow, January 23. All classes are canceled on campus, through Zoom, and at outreach locations. Students may still access online classes and ROAR services. Contact the YMCA to verify their hours. 815-235-9622

12/06/2025

Still time to make a difference! Go see Alicia and Jeremy at the cub foods parking lot in freeport and drop off a new unwrapped toy or monetary donation to help the kids in our Community have a great holiday season!!!

12/03/2025

Our medical assistant students toured Crusader community health last week to learn about all of the services they provide. Accompanied by instructors Amanda Lessman and Cassie Mekeel they also got to speak to two employees Kadie, a Highland MA graduate and Sherra, a highland nursing student. It’s all COMMUNITY here and we are represented in many organizations in our region.

11/22/2025

Order deadline is tonight at midnight! Show your support to our nursing/allied health students and help support the highland community college food pantry.

We create amazing designs.

11/18/2025

The Nursing/Allied Health department is hosting a fundraiser to help raise money to support the Highland Community College food pantry that serves those students on our campus that need assistance. Proceeds raised from sales will go directly to help stock the shelves!!! Check out the variety of items head to toe has- Deadline to order is Saturday Nov. 22. Thank you for supporting our students!

We create amazing designs.

11/18/2025

Congratulations Alicia Kepner, nursing/allied health coordinator ! Welll deserved!

10/24/2025

Happy medical assistant week to our amazing MA students and their instructors!