Wilson College Receives Grant to Bolster Healthcare Education Technology

Wilson College recently received a grant from WellSpan Health and the Summit Endowment that will assist the College in upgrading equipment that supports studies in nursing, healthcare, and exercise science education. WellSpan Health and the Summit Endowment provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that address health issues impacting Franklin County or Shippensburg, Pa. residents.

The grant will provide learning opportunities through the maintenance and purchase of new healthcare equipment, including an upgrade to an existing pediatric simulator and the purchase of a new metabolic cart. Using a pediatric simulator provides hands-on learning that will enable the students to feel more confident when assessing patients in a clinical setting. Providing students access to a metabolic cart will allow them to measure metabolic wellness and develop unique programs for the community that promote weight loss, disease prevention, management of chronic conditions, and overall well-being.

“The items purchased or upgraded through this donation will give students access to a higher level of technology that will enable them to assist others in the greater Franklin County community,” said Mindy Guinard, Ed.D., director of Nursing and Health Sciences.

With the high demand for skilled workers in all health and wellness careers, Wilson remains dedicated to preparing her students with the skills required to succeed in these patient care professions. Upgrading equipment and providing students with hands-on experiences will help prepare them for clinical settings after graduation. In addition to the equipment upgrades, Wilson College will participate in several health initiatives both on and off campus during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Founded in 1869, Wilson College is a private coeducational liberal arts college offering bachelor’s degrees in 34 majors and 40 minors in high-demand and innovative fields including education, nursing, equine studies, veterinary nursing, and sport management, as well as graduate degrees in education, fine arts, the humanities, nursing, and organizational leadership. Offering degree programs in person and online, the College achieved the highest total enrollment in its history for Fall 2024, as it makes higher education accessible and affordable for today’s students. Visit wilson.edu for more information.