6 graduate from medical technology program at St. Francis Hospital

INDIANAPOLIS – Six students graduated from the St. Francis School of Medical Technology on May 16.

Upon completion of the St. Francis program, the students fulfilled undergraduate degree requirements and will receive bachelor degrees as well. Graduates and their schools:

· Marian College: Wendy Disbro, Aurora, Ind. (received BS in May 2007)
· Purdue University: Ashley Bencik, Greenwood; Scott Grimes, Greensburg; Sarah Homerding, New Lenox, Ill.; Erin McCoy, Elmwood ; and Melissa Stinebaugh, Greentown

The St. Francis School of Medical Technology is affiliated with several colleges and universities across the Midwest. The program, established in 1966, offers a year-long clinical study for participants, during which students attend rotations in various hospital departments.

Medical technology involves conducting a wide range of laboratory tests for the detection, diagnosis, treatment and study of diseases. Medical technologists work closely with pathologists and other specialists to ensure the accuracy of diagnoses.