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BALTIMORE, MD (Aug 18, 2008) - Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) today announced the expansion of its Surgical Technology Program. Funded in-part by a $49,375 grant from CareFirst, expansion of the Surgical Tech program will increase student enrollment and lead to a much needed increase in area operating room technicians. Baltimore City Councilwoman Rochelle “Rikki” Spector, District 5, CareFirst of Maryland Board member Barbara Blount Armstrong, and other city, CareFirst and BCCC leadership were on hand for the event. 

“CareFirst’s partnership with Baltimore City Community College is designed to increase the number of surgical technologists serving the Baltimore Metropolitan area,” said Maria Harris Tildon, Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Community Relations for CareFirst.  “After graduating, many of BCCC’s students will go on to work in hospitals across the state, where there's a continued demand for surgical technology professionals.”   

BCCC offers both a Surgical Technologist Associate’s of Applied Science degree and a professional certificate recognized by the Association of Surgical Technologists, at the college’s Liberty Campus, 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 21215.  The two-year, 70-credit program prepares students for employment in the operating room.  Anyone interested in the program is encouraged to call 410-462-7722

In its 71st year of service, CareFirst, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is a not-for-profit health care company which, through its affiliates and subsidiaries, offers a comprehensive portfolio of health insurance products and administrative services to more than 3.2 million individuals and groups in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia. Through its CareFirst Commitment initiative and other public mission activities, CareFirst supports efforts to increase the accessibility, affordability, safety and quality of health care throughout its market areas.  To learn more about CareFirst Commitment, visit: www.carefirstcommunity.com.

Media Contacts:

• Bill Fleming, BCCC, 410-986-5507
• Kevin Kane, CareFirst, 410-998-5822

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