| The Allegan General Hospital Foundation has announced spring scholarship awards, totaling $9,900, for area high school students and for employees of the Allegan Healthcare Group, to support training and higher education studies in health care.
High School Students receiving awards were Rachel Cook, Allegan High School; Landria Christman, Allegan High School; Taylor Mann, Plainwell High School; and Samantha Howe, Wayland Union High School.
Allegan Healthcare Group Team Members that received scholarships were Angelica Fisher, Environmental Services; Jill Krcatovich, Nursing Informatics/Infusion Center; Betty Clendenin, Emergency Department; Kimberlee Hancox, Allegan Professional Health Services; Amie Fuller, Med Surg/CCU; Lisa Striegle, Nursing Administration; Amanda DeRooy, CCU; and Todd Craft, Emergency Department. Also receiving the Marie Hall Nursing Scholarship is Betty Clendenin Emergency Department.
“It is one of the most rewarding things we are able to do through the Allegan General Hospital Foundation – providing scholarships to encourage those who seek to build their knowledge and skills to serve others in health care,” said Brent Larson, executive director.
The Allegan General Hospital Foundation awards scholarships twice yearly. The scholarship fund is made up of the Schuyler Mellen Education Endowment Fund, Marie Hall Nursing Scholarship Fund and general fund maintained by the Allegan General Hospital Foundation.
The Allegan General Hospital Foundation invites and accepts financial gifts to help further the mission of Allegan General Hospital, and to support selected health-related projects in the community. It is a resource for people interested in “investing in the health of our community.” In addition to scholarship programs, the Foundation supports new health care programs and facilities, helps purchase clinical equipment, and sponsors wellness initiatives. For more information about the AGH Foundation, please call (269) 686-4234 or visit aghosp.org.
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