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IowaWORKS hosts healthcare career expo on July 19

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The expo is Friday from 1 pm to 5:30 pm at the NorthPark Mall in Davenport.

"We want anyone who wants to look at starting a career in healthcare," Rick Ernst, Davenport IowaWORKS operations manager, said in a press release. "There are programs to help balance family life with education to pursue a healthcare profession. Come find out what the possibilities are."

The IowaWORKS press release says healthcare providers, senior care facilities, and educators are available for information about education and licensure requirements.

The expo is occurring to address labor shortages in the healthcare industry. The positions include doctors, physical and occupational therapists, dentists, speech therapists, nurses, dentists, EMTs, paramedics, and medical administrators.

IowaWORKS says the expo is free. They encourage attendees to bring a resume and contact information. They advise employers interested in attending to register.

More information is available by contacting Rick Ernst at 563-445-3200, extension 43326.