Mohanah Sagucio
From uncertainty to success
In a world where big dreams can feel out of reach, some people do defy the odds and accomplish the seemingly impossible. At 27 years old, Mohanah Sagucio did just that.
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Mahboobeh Eslamisamani
Starting over with heart and humility
Mahboobeh Eslamisamani is one of those rare human beings who dedicates their life to helping others. “I’m passionate about being there for my friends, family, neighbours, everyone,” she says. Dedicated to improving the lives of those around her, it was…
Finding happily ever after
Carol has achieved her dreams. She is helping people as a Medical Lab Assistant at St. Paul’s Hospital. She brought her mom to Canada. She has found love and recently married a wonderful man named Michael. “I feel very happy…
Limitless possibilities: Paula Nekolai’s lifelong journey of helping others
Paula Nekolai Hernandez is a force to be reckoned with. She exudes fire and passion, moulding it into the drive that has taken her from the floor of her parent’s office to the top of her class.
Fairy tales do come true
Gurpreet found Stenberg College’s Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) Diploma program. “I wanted to work in health care but I wanted a quick program. I had tried other jobs but didn’t feel fulfilled.” Almost immediately after starting the MLA program, Gurpreet…
Being a health care student during COVID-19
As with all colleges and universities in B.C., Stenberg College is following COVID-19 protocols and has transitioned all in-class programs to online until students, faculty and staff can safely return…
Connecting the dots
Harmeen Cheema’s transformation from a lost high schooler to a motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is an inspiration for young adults in a similar boat. While many remain lost, Harmeen found her path. When she was in high school, Harmeen…
Humble Beginnings: Daryl Salvio
Leaving the Philippines to build a better life in Canada There’s more to Daryl Salvio than meets the eye. Behind her infectious smile and cheery demeanour is a past filled…
The Indomitable Will of a Mother
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” – Mahatma Gandhi Haeley Horton exudes a great attitude. After all, she has just graduated with a…
Love Without Limits
Sometimes you have to lose yourself in order to find yourself When Samantha (or Sam as her friends call her) was in high school, she wanted to be a nurse….
Discover the High-Tech Tools You’ll Use in 3 Popular Health Care Careers
The health care industry has always been on the cutting edge of technological development. Even computers found some of their first homes in hospitals, where widespread ‘minicomputers’ of the 1970s (which later became personal computers) were first adopted to streamline…
3 Tips for Your Health Care Job Interview
Professionals working in the health care field are often drawn to this career path because of their compassion for others and desire to make a difference. The health care industry…
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