Fallon Medical Complex Inc

One of FMC's operating philosophies states that education programs are necessary to enhance the competence of personnel in the healthcare system as well as to assist in the attainment of both personal and organizational goals. To this end, not only does the organization routinely budget $30,000 or more in continuing education for its employees, it also provides job shadowing to area students (typically 3-5 students per year) who may be interested in a healthcare career, in addition to offering routine Certified Nursing Assistant training programs (to about 5-10 prospective aides per year). We did put non-contracted educational budgets on a freeze for FY2024 due to an operating loss of greater than $2 million in FY2023.FMC also hosts numerous college students seeking careers as doctors, physician assistants, and various other disciplines, such as nursing, radiology, laboratory technology, and physical therapy. FMC further believes that it is its responsibility to take a leadership role in informing the public about healthcare subjects of relevance or interest through community education. This objective is supported through a number of channels, which includes routine "Lunch and Learn" sessions provided by medical professionals (about 6 times per year), weekly public service announcements on the local radio station, and an annual health fair which is attended by people from all over the service area.