CU–Bloomsburg’s McCormick Center Reimagined to Train Future CRNAs

The newly renovated McCormick Center at Commonwealth University–Bloomsburg is now a cutting-edge hub for hands-on learning, especially for students pursuing careers as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). 

At a recent rededication ceremony, Dr. Debra Minzola—Program Director of the Geisinger/Bloomsburg Nurse Anesthesia Program, Associate Professor of Nursing, and current President of the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists (PANA)—joined university leaders to showcase the center’s upgrades. Alongside Bryan Kapish, CRNA, Clinical Coordinator for the program, Dr. Minzola demonstrated the use of the Anatomage table, a high-tech virtual dissection tool, to Senator Dave McCormick and other guests. 

This renovation marks a major milestone for CU–Bloomsburg, reinforcing its commitment to workforce readiness through immersive, applied learning experiences. The McCormick Center now stands as a symbol of innovation and excellence in healthcare education. 

Read more from CU–Bloomsburg: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/news/mccormick-center-reimagined-hub-hands-learning-and-workforce-readiness

Camilo Rubio: From Colombia to Chief CRNA and Global Mission Advocate

Camilo Rubio, DNP, CRNA, is the Chief CRNA at the VA hospital in Pittsburgh. Born and raised in Colombia, Camilo's story of becoming a CRNA and his commitment to healthcare and mission work is impressive. Camilo has worked as a flight nurse and has completed mission trips in Nicaragua, Colombia and Guatemala providing anesthesia in those underserved countries.  

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Brandon Perrotte's Leadership Journey as Student Chair of PANA's GRC

As a nurse anesthesia resident from The University of Scranton, Brandon Perrotte is conjuring change as the Student Chair of PANA's Government Relations Committee (GRC).  We all know Brandon's amazing commitment to our state and profession since he started his program more than two years ago. In June 2025 he's coordinating a larger version of the simulation lab where invited legislators and their staff received a first-hand look at what CRNAs are training to do. What's his motivation? 

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