Burrell College of Health Sciences is taking center stage in the latest Health and Wellness issue of The City Magazine. The cover story highlights the college’s growing role in preparing future health care professionals and addressing the needs of communities across the El Paso-Las Cruces region.
Veronica Nevarez, editor-in-chief of The City Magazine, said Burrell is helping meet a need the region has faced for years.
“Burrell College is doing what this community has long needed for quite some time. Not only are they educating a very diverse student population, but they are also providing accessibility to health care in ways that we’ve not seen before,” Nevarez said.
For John Hummer, president, co-founder and CEO of Burrell College, the magazine recognition also reflects the regional effort behind the college’s founding. He pointed to the support El Paso provided when the vision for a new medical school began taking shape 13 years ago.
“Burrell College’s story has always been tied to the people and organizations that believed in this vision from the beginning. Thirteen years ago, bringing a new medical school to this region required a tremendous regional effort, with El Paso and the Borderplex Alliance playing an important role. We are grateful to the physicians, hospitals, health care leaders and community partners who have helped us grow and create opportunities for our students. Being part of this region means sharing a commitment to improving health care for the communities we serve,” Hummer said.
The feature also includes third-year student physician Angela Al-Hanna, who sees the magazine recognition as an opportunity to represent the community she hopes to serve as a physician.
“It feels surreal. I’ve never been on a magazine before, and just to represent Burrell is an honor,” Al-Hanna said.
“Growing up here, I saw gaps in health care access and disparities in insurance coverage. Those experiences made me want to return to El Paso and make a difference, she concluded”
Read the full story in The City Magazine: Burrell College of Health Sciences: At the Heart of Healthcare
