Mobile Health Care Schools & Colleges
Mobile is considered a cultural center on the East Coast.
Originally the capital of French Louisiana, the city of Mobile has been a colony for Spain, Britain, and France throughout its rich and varied history. The only seaport in Alabama, the city of Mobile is located at the junction of the Mobile Bay and Mobile River.
Home to over 198,000 residents (known as Mobilians), Mobile is known for being a cultural hub on the Gulf Coast, with numerous museums, a ballet company, an opera, and a symphony orchestra. In addition, the city of Mobile has one of the oldest known Carnival celebrations in the United States.
The Health Care Industry in Mobile, AL
Considered to be the main medical hub for the Gulf Coast, Mobile is a great place to live if you're interested in a health care career. With over 175 dentists and 850 physicians in the city, it's no stretch of the imagination to say that there are plenty of opportunities for health care students in Mobile, AL. In addition, the city is served by 4 major medical centers: Providence Hospital, Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, University of south Alabama Medical Center, and Springhill Medical Center.
The city of Mobile is also home to a wide range of emergency clinics, assisted-living facilities, home health care services, and nursing facilities. In addition, the USA Mitchell Cancer Center Institute is located in the city of Mobile, and is the first academic cancer research facility in the area.
Fortis College
Mobile, AL - Pleasant Valley Road Campus - Allied Health Management, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Pharmacy Technician
Mobile, AL - Azalea Road Campus - Cosmetologist, Nail Technology, Massage Therapy, Barbering
Remington College
Mobile, AL - Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Tech
Virginia College
Mobile, AL - Healthcare Reimbursement, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Management, Orthopaedic Technology, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technology
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Culture and Life in Mobile, AL
Home to a wide range of cultural influences, the traditions of the Spanish, Creole, French, African, American, British, and Catholic traditions can be felt throughout the city of Mobile. Several events in Mobile showcase these varied influences, including the annual Carnival Celebration. Home to the oldest Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S., the multi-week festival is a popular event for residents and visitors alike.
With over 1 million visitors attending the 2009 Mardi Gras celebration, the celebration includes parades, and other festivities. The Carnival parades begin on January 5, and end on the first day of Lent (at which time the Mardi Gras celebrations begin). Locals use the term "Mardi-Gras" to encompass the celebrations of the entire season.
Sports in Mobile, AL
A variety of sporting events are hosted by the city of Mobile each year, including the annual Senior Bowl, which features the top college seniors in NCAA football. In addition, the GMAC bowl is played at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, as is the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic.
Other annual sporting events in the city include the Azalea Trail Run, which is a 10K marathon run that attracts participants from across the world. The Mobile BayBears (minor league baseball) also play in the city, as does the football team from Mobile University of Southern Alabama. Robert Johnes Golf Trail is a popular golf course in the area, which was recently named as the best par three course in the United States.
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