Bristol Health Sciences

10/08/2026

B.M.C. Durfee High School students interested in careers in the health sciences toured the campus today to learn about the possibilities.

The students visited the Nursing Arts Lab, Dental Hygiene Clinic, and Medical Lab Technology lab. In this photo, MLT Professor Jeffrey Sinko speaks about careers in laboratory technology and phlebotomy.

The students are part of the Early College program, a state initiative that connects high schools and state colleges to create a pathway to higher education. High school students are able to take college courses at no cost to them to jumpstart their journey to college.

10/02/2026

It’s Fall, and that means it’s also the start of Flu season.

First-year Nursing student Kylie Molina, who works as a certified pharmacy technician at a Fairhaven CVS, got a surprise when she discovered the man who just received his flu vaccination was Dr. Sedgwick Harris, President of Bristol Community College.

“I didn’t expect that,” Molina said, explaining that as a new student she’d only seen Dr. Harris in passing.

Molina explained to her “patient” that she was a Nursing student at Bristol Community College, and to her surprise, the man put out his hand to shake hers and introduced himself.

A few days later, Molina visited the President’s Office and was gifted a Bristol Community College T-shirt and a few words of wisdom from Dr. Harris. Molina said it was a great experience.

08/08/2026

The Nursing Arts Lab and its mannequin "inhabitants" are dozing through the hot and humid month of August.
Rest now dear mannequins! 💤
Classes start in one month from today!! 😄

07/28/2026

BristolCC's School of Health Professions would like to welcome Dr. Doreen A. Callaghan as its new Associate Dean of Nursing!
Dr. Callaghan brings an extensive background in nursing leadership and education to the department.
She recently served as Chair of the Nurse Education Department at Massasoit Community College. She has held positions in nursing education, healthcare training, simulation, and lab instruction at Curry College, Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, Medical Professional Institute, Quincy College of Nursing, and more.
Dr. Callaghan’s range of experience in Nursing education will help maintain the program’s respected standing in the profession by graduating qualified registered nurse candidates who are prepared to care for the community in local healthcare settings.
Welcome, we're happy you're here!

07/27/2026

The Health Profession Programs department of Bristol Community College is hiring for several positions!

Come grow your career while helping our students take their first steps toward a profession in Nursing and Phlebotomy.

Learn about employment opportunities at Bristolcc.edu

05/17/2026

Did you miss Pinning on Friday? Watch it HERE! 👀

FYI: forward through until it starts about 25 minutes in.

The 2026 Bristol Community College Nursing & Health Professions Pinning Ceremony, May 15, 2026.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to our Pinning Honorees!
You DID IT!! 🙌🏻🎉👏

See the comments for a list of honorees.

04/06/2026

Bristol's Dental Hygiene students attended Dental Hygiene Lobby Day at the Massachusetts State House last week.

The students heard from senators and representatives and were able to meet with legislative aides to voice support for current bills affecting the scope of dental hygiene practice and access to dental care in Massachusetts.

Students attended a Massachusetts Dental Hygiene Association meeting in the morning, where they learned about advocacy work and about the legislative process. Students and faculty were also able to tour the Senate and House chambers.

This important event instills in students a greater understanding of laws governing the Dental profession, and underscores how activism can shape the future of the profession.

04/03/2026

Join us on Monday to support students in the Dental Hygiene program and leave with a sparkling clean car!

Students will offer a Car Wash Fundraiser on Monday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, outside J Building -- parking lots 6, 7, and 8.

A second Car Wash will be held Tuesday, April 21 from Noon to 3 p.m.

The cost is $5 per car.

Funds raised will help support student trips and educational resources.



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