Ground Breaking Takes Place On New Health Center
Clarksdale Press Register April 7, 2006 The property will house all current Allied Health Services programs including registered nursing, practical nursing and respiratory therapy. Dr. Vivian Presley, president of Coahoma Community College, said she was anxious to put the shovels in the ground. "We realized that we would have to construct a new facility which means money and we didn't have the money," she said. "Enter the Coahoma County Board of Supervisors to the rescue." Presley said the board, led then by president Eddie C. Smith, made an initial $3 million commitment. The board recommitted the $3 million in 2004 with new addition Johnny Newson. "This is a great day for Coahoma County and the City of Clarksdale," he said. "Coahoma County has a great, great future. There are a number of threads coming together and this is the leading one." Katherine Furr, president of the Coahoma County Board of Supervisors, said she was very excited about the venture. "We are looking forward to the day the building goes up," she said. "It's unique for the two most important entities in the county to partner. The partnership has certainly benefitted the county greatly." |
TOP: Ground breaking ceremony for the new Allied Health Training Facility in Clarksdale, Mississippi. BOTTOM: Dr. Vivian Presley, president of Coahoma Community College, shows off the plans for the new Allied Health Training Facility. |
