Ross News & Events
Ross center steps up with food drive
Facing a decline in food donations and an increased demand for help, The Salvation Army Plymouth Corps spent $25,000 during the last quarter of 2011 to feed needy people in the Plymouth-Canton area.
That's money Laurie Aren, the organization's director of family and community ministries, said could have been used to help struggling people pay their utility bills and avoid eviction for past-due rent.
Allied Health School with twenty campuses in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio sets goal of 10,000 non-perishable items
Most Americans don’t go to bed wondering when they’ll have their next meal. But, for 17.2 million U.S. households – roughly 48.8 million people – access to food is a constant concern, according to the report, “Household Food Security in the United States in 2010” from the Economic Research Service (ERS). This annual report tracks households throughout the U.S that experience food insecurity at some time during the year. Food insecurity is determined when “access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources.”
Ross Medical Education Center, with twenty campuses in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, has an answer to help alleviate the problem.
Ross Medical Education Center releases balloons for American Heart Month
The sky was filled with bright colors Wednesday, February 22 in Davidson.
Students and staff from the Ross Medical Education Center released more than 80 balloons to raise awareness for American Heart Month.
Attached to each balloon was a hand-written fact about heart disease and the name of a loved one affected by the disease.
Residents were also invited to launch a balloon in honor of their loved one.
Ross Medical Education Center in Davison plans to launch red balloons in honor of American Heart Month
Staff and students at Ross Medical Education Center in Davison will launch more than 80 red helium filled balloons Wednesday afternoon.
The event, which will take place around 12:45 p.m. in the school's parking lot at 815 S. State St., will raise awareness for American Heart Month.
Ross expands programs to prepare students for in-demand entry-level careers
Ross Medical Education Center will immediately begin enrolling prospective students in the school’s new Pharmacy Technician program, which will be offered in Michigan at the Brighton and Davison campuses; in Indiana at the Fort Wayne and Granger campuses; and in Ohio, at the Cincinnati, Niles and Sylvania campuses.
This new program marks an expansion of offerings for the allied health school, which has twenty campus locations in three states. Additional programs vary by location, but can also include Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting and Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration.
Allied health training center opening in 2012
A new training center for allied health careers will open this year.
Ross Medical Education Center, 2150 W. Fourth St., next to Old Navy, will offer training for those interested in becoming a medical assistant, working in medical insurance billing and administration or as pharmacy technicians.
More than 400 CMU students have graduated with leadership minor; alumni tout benefits
The exclusive leadership minor at Central Michigan University has caught on and found its niche on campus.
Since its creation in fall 2006, the number of students looking to obtain a leadership minor at CMU has grown from 70 to 600 students, while approximately 400 students have graduated with the minor.
Medical training center opens
Ross Medical Education Center has opened a location in Dayton.
The 9,000-square-foot center at Brandt Pike Place provides short-term, focused training for allied health care positions, including for medical and dental assistants and medical information and claims processors. The organization has a location in Cincinnati and 18 others in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.
The Dayton location opened in December.
Medical training center opens in Dayton
The 9,000-square-foot center at Brandt Pike Place provides short-term, focused training for allied health care positions, including for medical and dental assistants and medical information and claims processors. The organization has a location in Cincinnati and 18 others in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.
The Dayton location opened in December.
New businesses are opening in Bowling Green, Glasgow
A medical education facility, restaurants and a smoke shop are among the new businesses preparing to open in Bowling Green.
Ross Medical Education Center will open in Bowling Green in the space that formerly housed Essex in the Hobby Lobby shopping center on Scottsville Road, according to John Atkerson, a Realtor with Neal Turner Realty.
Ross students demonstrate the gift of giving
Students from Ross Medical Education Center donated over 1,300 toys, personal needs and cleaning supply items.
Ross IMDT collects 3,000 canned food items for Freestore Foodbank
Cincinnatti – In just four short days, Ross Institute of Medical & Dental Technology (IMDT), located at 11590 Century Boulevard, Suite 210, filled 13 barrels with 3,000 canned food items for Cincinnati's Freestore Foodbank.
Robert J. Duhan, of Kalamazoo, will serve as campus director
Robert J. Duhan, of Kalamazoo, will serve as campus director of the new Ross Medical Education Center at 6235 S. Westnedge Ave. in Portage. Duhan has more than 30 years' experience in sales and management and was most recently a multiplatform media consultant for local television stations WOOD, WOTV and WXSP. Duhan, who has a master's degree in management and a bachelor's degree in American studies from Nazareth College, was also an adjunct faculty member at Davenport University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, teaching business, sales management and marketing.
Ross Medical Education Center in Madison Heights Collects Toys and Games for Boys and Girls Club of South Oakland County
Ross Medical Education Center Announces New Director in Portage
Portage – Ross Medical Education Center with 19 campus locations in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, announces that Robert J. Duhan will serve as its new Campus Director. Duhan has more than 30 years’ experience in sales and management. The Portage campus is located at 6235 Westnedge.
Ross Lends a Helping Hand
Ross Medical Education Center of Flint lends a helping hand with Habitat for Humanity.
Ross Medical Education Center in Roosevelt Park, holds cleaning products drive to benefit the West Michigan Spay and Neuter Clinic in Fruitport
Ross Medical Education center now hiring full- and part-time call center reps in Saginaw
Ross Medical Education Centers Collect Nearly 500 Used Cell Phones For Hope Phones Of Bloomfield Hills
Ross Medical Education Center is looking to fill 50 positions, primarily for instructors and administrative staff
Ross Medical Education Center in Brighton is holding a collection this week for Pregnancy Helpline
Students and staff from the Ross Medical Education Center in Port Huron will take part in the annual March of Dimes March for Babies Blue Water River walk
Ross Medical Education Center, which has a Canton campus, has partnered with Hope Phones
The Port Huron and New Baltimore campuses of Ross Medical Education Center are accepting donations of used cell phones for Hope Phones
Mission for Area People recently received 722 nonperishable items to stock their food pantry for their clients thanks to the efforts of 140 students and 20 faculty and staff members in March at Ross Medical Education Center in Roosevelt Park
Ross Medical Education Center In Roosevelt Park Donates To Catholic Charties And West Michigan Therapy, Inc
Davison area man plans May 14 bicycle giveaway.
Ross Medical Education Center in Canton holds winter clothing drive for American Council of the Blind in Dearborn Heights
Ross Medical Education Center In Port Huron Helps Build Habitat For Humanity Home In Marine City
Nothing like the feeling of a new job
Medical Education Center Opening
Ross Medical Education Center, located in the K-Mart Plaza at 29429 John R. in Madison Heights, will host a grand opening on Thursday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 12:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Ross Medical Education Center donates to Mid City Nutrition
Ross Medical Centers collect 360 books for children’s hospitals
Santa visits Mid City Nutrition for giveaway of toys, essentials
Ross Medical Education Centers throughout Michigan Collect 360 Childrens’ Books for Local Hospitals
More than 170 students and staff members of Ross Medical Education Center in Port Huron collected hundreds of personal needs items for the adult clients of Mid City Nutrition
Children's book drive to benefit sick kids.
Ross IMDT In Cincinnati Donates 15 Wreaths To Wreaths Across America™
Veteran’s Wreath-Laying Ceremony to be Held at Rest Haven Cemetery on Saturday, December 11
Ross Medical Education Centers Throughout Michigan To Hold Childrens’ Book Drive From Now Through Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Accepting Donations of NEW Books for Kids, Ages 6 Months – 18 Years
Ross Medical Education Center In Sylvania To Hold Childrens’ Book Drive Through Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Accepting Donations of NEW Books for Kids, Ages 6 Months – 18 Years
Ross IMDT In Cincinnati Donates Over 1,500 Pounds Of Food To The Freestore Foodbank
Nearly 2,000 Items Collected for Pantry
Flint campus pens the most letters to veterans for A Million Thanks
Ross Medical Education Center Students Participate In The A Million Thanks Project
Cincinnati's Ross IMDT Pens Letters To Soldiers In Honor Of Veterans Day
Ross Medical Education Center In Port Huron Collects Hundreds Of Items For The Adult Clients Of Mid City Nutrition
Ross Niles Campus Grand Opening
The grand opening event for Ross Medical Education's Niles campus was covered by local NBC affilate WFMJ-TV
Ross Medical Education Center in Granger Donates
33 Life-Saving Units of Blood to the South Bend Medical Foundation
Ross Medical Education Center in Davison Sponsors 21st Annual Pumpkin Fest
Ross Medical names Freeman campus director
Corrina Freeman of Macomb Township has been promoted to campus director from assistant campus director at the Ross Medical Education Center campus in New Baltimore
Ross’s Fort Wayne Campus has Winning Team at Habitat for Humanity® Inaugural Mini Golf Outing
Mammogram delay could have been fatal. Kimberly Oswald of Fairfield was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year
Ross Medical Education Center in Portage Meets Donor Goal with American Red Cross Blood Drive on October 27
Ross Medical Education Center in Grand Rapids Partners with Michigan Blood for Drive on October 27
Ross Medical Education Center in Madison Heights participating in Lamphere, Michigan Fall Craft Show & Health Fair on Saturday, October 23
Ross Medical Education Center in Madison Heights will be participating in the 7th Annual Lamphere Fall Craft Show & Health Fair on Saturday, October 23 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Lamphere High School, 610 West 13 Mile in Madison Heights, Michigan.
Ross Medical Education Center, with 19 Campus Locations Throughout Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, Held a Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening for its Newest Ohio Campus on Wednesday, October 13.
Ross Medical Education Center in Fort Wayne Raises $1,000 for “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” on Oct. 9
Ross Medical Education Center Participates in the 5th Annual Mega March for Animals on October 3
Ross Medical Education Center Announces Promotions In Davison, New Baltimore And Roosevelt Park
Ross in Grand Rapids Collects Nearly 300 Pounds of Food for Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank
In July, students and staff at Ross Medical Education Center in Grand Rapids, delivered 286 pounds of non-perishable items to Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank in Comstock Park, MI.
“Our campus did a great job of rising to the occasion to help feed local residents,” said Al Emick, Campus Director, Grand Rapids. “We look forward working with Feeding America in the future.”
Since 1981, the organization has served as West Michigan’s regional nonprofit clearinghouse for saved, donated food on its way from the food industry to churches and charity agencies that assist needy people. More information, including how to donate, can be found at feedingamericawestmichigan.org.
Ross Institute of Medical and Dental Technology in Cincinnati Announces Promotion
Cincinnati, OH – Ross Institute of Medical and Dental Technology, located at 11590 Century Blvd., Ste. 210, has promoted Christy Terry Assistant Campus Director from Career Development Coordinator.
Ross Medical Education Center Announces New Assistant Campus Director in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI – Ross Medical Education Center, with 18 campus locations throughout Michigan, Ohio and Indiana has hired Betsy Morrison as the new Assistant Campus Director of its Grand Rapids campus, located at 3777 Sparks Drive SE, Suite 125.
Ross Medical Education Center Appoints New Director of Campus Development
St. Clair, MI – Ross Medical Education Center, with 19 campus locations throughout Michigan, Ohio and Indiana has appointed Don Klobucar as its Director of Campus Development at the corporate office in St. Clair.
Ross Medical Education Center in Niles, OH welcomes its first class of Medical Assistant students who began their course work on June 14, 2010
Ross Medical Education to Open at Eastwood
Ross Medical Education will open a facility at the Eastwood Mall Complex in September. The Niles campus marks the 18th location and the third in Ohio for the school, which prepares students for careers in allied health services.
Ross Medical Education Center students participated in Port Huron’s Relay for Life and Detroit’s Race for a Cure
Tracy Cox, Stephanie Ziarko, and Angela Bennert, Ross Medical Education Center students from Port Huron participated in the Port Huron’s Relay for Life and in Detroit’s Race for a Cure – all in one day! The Times Herald article features Alayna Bennert, daughter of Angela, who has been battling melanoma for 7 years. Over 30 staff and students participated in the two events>
Ross Medical Education Center announces promotions in Port Huron and Portage
Ross Medical Education Center of St. Clair, which has 19 locations in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, promoted Mia Vargo to assistant campus director at its Port Huron campus
Malls shopping for nonretail tenants
Ross Medical Education Center will be opening doors to new students and potential employees on the second floor of the Save-A-Lot building on the Eastwood Mall properties.
Southwest Michigan businesses announce new hires and promotions: People on the Move
Flint Builds a Strong Team
They call themselves the “Flint”stones, but they’re truly of the modern era.
This Ross location won a campus-wide teambuilding event for reaching above 75% in all areas of placement. The group chartered a bus for travel to Dave & Buster’s in Utica to try their hand at driving games and shooting hoops. The evening capped off with dinner at Outback.
Campus Director, Sherry Alston-Feltson thanked her staff for their participation in helping the Flint campus achieve its goal.
Ross in Flint Collects Over 3,600 Cans of Food to Feed Needy Residents
Ross Medical Education Center in Flint held a food drive in November and December 2009 to benefit the Carriage Town Ministries and the Eastern Michigan Food Bank. Students collected 3,686 cans of food for needy residents, which was distributed during the Christmas holidays. “It was a supreme effort by both staff and students at Flint,” said Sherry Alston-Feltson, Campus Director. “We’re pleased that our donation made a difference in the lives of our fellow residents during the holidays.”
Ross IMDT in Cincinnati Hosts Cuban Dentist
On December 15, students and staff at Ross IMDT in Cincinnati received a very special visitor to their campus – Dr. Adrian Ramos from Cuba. The dentist will be using Ross’ former dental operatory to treat residents in a remote area of the country. Dr. Adam Reed of Caring Partners, International (CPI) in Franklin, OH, was also in attendance. CPI arranged the donation between the U.S. and Cuba and has been conducting international medical missions work though local churches for 17 years. CPI has traveled to Cuba since 1997.
Ross IMDT students and staff welcome new Doctors
Davison Campus Grand Opening
Ross in New Baltimore Holds Holiday Clothing and Food Drive
Ross in New Baltimore held a holiday food and warm clothing drive to benefit Turning Point, a shelter for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault and homelessness.
Campus director Jennifer Owens said, “The students had a great time decorating our tree with mittens, scarves and gloves, as well as collecting food. It was a wonderful collective effort to help local citizens in need.”
Ross Medical Education Center In New Baltimore Donates $2,000 To Local Women Undergoing Treatment For Breast Cancer
NEW BALTIMORE, MI – The holidays will shine a bit brighter this year for two local women undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Donated dental items find new home in Cuba
FRANKLIN — Jim Walsh, president of Ross Institute of Medical and Dental Technology, is a believer in Caring Partners International.
“In a world full of negativity,” Walsh said, “I see nothing but positives here. There may be something negative, but if there is, I’m missing it.”
Ross IMDT in Springdale donates 2,000-plus items to Freestore
Students at the Ross Institute of Medical and Dental Technology in Springdale recently collected more than 2,000 items for The Freestore Foodbank.
During a one-week period, students could donate a food item each day to wear casual clothing, a change from their usual scrubs.
Ross iMDT in cincinnati donates over 2,000 food items to the freestore foodbank
For one week, students at Cincinnati’s Ross Institute of Medical & Dental Technology traded scrubs for casual wear, in exchange for providing a food item each day. By the end of the week, the school had collected over 2,000 items for the food bank. “Not only did the students supply donations themselves, but they asked friends, family and even local grocery stores to participate,” said Laura Kruze, campus director.
Personnel changes
Names and Faces in Business for Nov. 22 - The Grand Rapids Press
Alan Emick joined Ross Medical Education Center as assistant campus director at the Grand Rapids location.
Outlook good to find new tenants for Kalamazoo area Kmart stores
KALAMAZOO — While area Kmart shoppers are bemoaning the loss of the retailer’s trademark blue-light specials, developers say the prospects for the two soon-to-close stores are strong.
Their locations, traffic volumes and nearby retail activity make the Kmart stores on Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo and South Westnedge Avenue in Portage attractive properties, the developers said.
Fall Fun at the Davison Pumpkin Festival
Ross Medical Education Center was a proud Platinum Sponsor for the Annual Davison Pumpkin Festival that took place October 9-10, 2009.
Staff from the new Davison campus at 815 South State Street participated in the parade on Friday evening. Even though the rain continued to fall, Davison staff handed out over 35 pounds of candy to many eager children and families. They also pulled along a trailer with hay bales and pumpkins. The staff wore colored wigs and comical glasses to fit with the fun theme of the parade.
On Saturday, the “Candy Corn Guess” game proved popular as visitors flocked to the Ross booth. There, they received pencils, notepads and information about Ross’ programs, handed out by the Davison staff. A few former Ross graduates stopped by to share their successes since their graduation.
Special thanks to Angela Ayotte for providing the vehicle, trailer and gathering the supplies for the event. Thanks to Sherry Mitchell for her marketing assistance, candy and costumes!
A fun time was had by all. The Davison campus hopes to participate again in 2010.
Ross Medical Education Center announces promotions and new hires in Michigan
ST. CLAIR, MI – Ross Medical Education Center, with 16 campus locations throughout Michigan, Ohio and Indiana announces promotions and new hires at several of its Michigan campuses.
Ross Medical Education Center in Portage held its grand opening ceremony on Thursday, October 15
Ross Medical Education Center of Portage to have open house for new location
Ross Medical Education Center, of Portage, will celebrate its move to a new location by holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2009. The event will be held at 6235 S. Westnedge Ave. in conjunction with a blood drive hosted by the Greater Kalamazoo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. Appointments can be made for the blood drive by contacting Sara Head at (269) 324-0431 or sending an e-mail to oa.portage@rosslearning.com
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Cincinnati Location on July 30, 2009
Ross Institute Of Medical & Dental Technology Open House
CINCINNATI, OH –Ross Institute of Medical & Dental Technology will celebrate its new location with an open house and blood drive hosted by The Hoxworth Blood Center.
July 30, 2009
Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Ross Institute of Medical & Dental Technology
11590 Century Boulevard, Suite 210 in Cincinnati
Journal News: Open house, blood drive at Ross Institute
CINCINNATI, OH – Ross Institute of Medical & Dental Technology will hold an open house on Thursday, July 30, to celebrate its new location across from the Tri-County Mall.
The open house will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the school’s new location, 11590 Century Blvd., Suite 210.
Cincinnati Enquirer - Business people and places: Ross Institute site opens at Tri-County
SPRINGDALE, OH - A year after Ross Medical Education Center acquired Cincinnati-based Institute for Medical & Dental Technology, the institution has opened a new facility near Tri-County Mall. The Ross Institute of Medical & Dental Technology will unveil its new quarters at 11590 Century Blvd., Suite 210 at an open house from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday.
Kentucky Enquirer - Dental school open house Thursday 10/30/09
SPRINGDALE - Ross Institute of Medical & Dental Technology has opened its new location at 11590 Century Boulevard, near Tri-County Mall.
Cincinnati’s Ross Institute Celebrates New Location With Open House - Ribbon Cutting at Noon; Blood Drive for Hoxworth Blood Center
CINCINNATI, OH – Ross Institute of Medical & Dental Technology will celebrate its new location at 11590 Century Boulevard, Suite 210 in Cincinnati with an open house from Noon to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30. The school is located across from the Tri-County Mall.
Port Huron’s Ross Medical Education Center celebrates grand opening with food drive for St. Clair County
PORT HURON, MI – Ross Medical Education Center in Port Huron will celebrate the grand opening of its new location at 2887 Krafft Road, Suite 700 in the Court of Flags Mall on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Local officials will on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of Ross Medical Education Center's new Port Huron location.
Ross Medical Education Center announces new employees in Michigan
ST. CLAIR, MI – Ross Medical Education Center, with 14 campus locations throughout Michigan, Ohio and Indiana announces three new employees. The new additions are in St. Clair, Madison Heights and Portage.
Ross Medical Education Center announces new promotion at Fort Wayne campus
FORT WAYNE, IN – Ross Medical Education Center, with 15 campus locations throughout Michigan, Ohio and Indiana announces the promotion of Dawn Modlin to campus director at the Fort Wayne campus, 4122 Lima Road, Unit A5. She previously held the position of career development coordinator.
Ross Medical Education Center announces new promotion at Sylvania campus
SYLVANIA, OH – Ross Medical Education Center, with 15 campus locations throughout Michigan, Ohio and Indiana announces the promotion of Kelly Szymanski to assistant director at the Sylvania campus, 5834 Monroe Street.
Lane Middle school Receives 1st prize in ross medical education center holiday art contest
FT WAYNE (January 12, 2009) - Ross Medical Education Center of Fort Wayne is proud to announce that Lane Middle School of Ft. Wayne received the top number of votes in its first annual window decorating contest. The school will receive a donation of $500. Maple Creek Middle School and Northwood Middle School will receive $300 and $200, respectively.
Additional participating middle schools included: Carroll Middle School, Kekionga Middle School, and Lakeside Middle School.
The contest theme, “Health and the Holidays” reflects Ross’ mission as a career college that focuses exclusively on short-term intensive career education programs to prepare students for careers in allied health services. Students were encouraged to develop holiday scenes depicting health professionals. Members of the public voted for their favorite display from December 22, 2008 – Friday, January 9, 2009.
Mick Lindvay, Ross campus director, said, “We had a great response from the community for our first-ever contest. We hope to have an even greater number of participating schools later this year.”
Ross Medical Education Center Brings “Health and the Holidays” to Fort Wayne
Ross Medical Education Center in Fort Wayne invites all local middle school art departments to participate in its first annual window decorating contest. As a career college offering programs in the Allied Health field, Ross encourages students to create holiday scenes that depict medical professionals, such as doctors or dentists, with its "Health and the Holidays" theme. Ross will donate three monetary prizes to the schools who receive the most votes for first, second and third place.
If your middle school is interested in participating, contact Ross by calling (260) 471-4840. The deadline to reserve your window space is Friday, December 19.
Beginning on Monday, December 22, 2008 through January 9, 2009, area residents will be able to vote for their favorite window decorations. To cast your ballot, stop by the Fort Wayne campus at 4122 Lima Road, Unit A-5 in the Glenbrook Commons shopping center, across from Toys-R-Us.
Ballots may be cast during the following hours of operation, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (12/22, 12/23, 1/5 – 1/8); 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (12/26, 12/29, 12/30), and 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1/2, 1/9).
Ross will be closed on 12/24 –12/25, 12/31 and 1/1.
Winning schools will be announced on Monday, January 12, 2009. The first place school receives $500; the second place school receives $300; the third place school receives $200.
Participating Fort Wayne schools include:
- Blackhawk Middle School
- Carroll Middle School
- Kekionga Middle School
- Lakeside Middle School
- Lane Middle School
- Maple Creek Middle School
- Northwood Middle School