28 students receive $32,500 in scholarship awards from SoutheastHEALTH Foundation

Christy Russell,
Students pursuing a wide range of healthcare careers were recently awarded scholarships through the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation and individual and family donors. Twenty-eight students were recognized at an event held at the Jackson Civic Center. (Source: SoutheastHEALTH)
Students pursuing a wide range of healthcare careers were recently awarded scholarships through the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation and individual and family donors. Twenty-eight students were recognized at an event held at the Jackson Civic Center. (Source: SoutheastHEALTH)

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – More than two dozen students received a $32,500 in scholarship awards from the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation

The healthcare scholarships are made possible by the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation and the generosity of individual and family donors.

Twenty-eight students received scholarship awards at an event held recently at the Jackson Civic Center.

President of SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dr. Steven Langdon addressed the group.

Darah Jirkovsky, executive director of the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation, served as Master of Ceremonies.

Scholarship certificates were presented by Dr. Maria Sudak, vice president and chief operating officer at SoutheastHEALTH, and Laurie Hill, MHA, BSN, RN, director of education and training at SoutheastHEALTH.

“The demand for healthcare professionals across the system of care is ongoing, both locally and in Missouri,” said Jirkovsky said “We are so fortunate to have generous donors who recognize this vital need by helping support students as they work toward career goals.”

The SoutheastHEALTH Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 million to local scholars since 1962. These funds have supported the education of more than 1,300 current and future healthcare workers for our region.

This year’s recipients include:

Enrolled in SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing and Health Sciences programs:

  • Ashley Tucker-Baldwin, Hugh & Marietta Logan Scholarship
  • Kylie Carr, O.D. Niswonger Scholarship
  • Mallory Cook, Tom Welch Radiography Scholarship
  • Alexis Dockstader, SoutheastHEALTH Foundation SEMO Scholarship
  • Amber Glenn, James W. Wente Scholarship
  • Deondray Jenkins, Nancy Ann Bray Scholarship
  • Sharon Jones, Ilena Aslin Scholarship
  • Christen Larko, Jean Chapman, MD, Scholarship
  • Aimee Linares, Hazel Harrison Strickler Scholarship
  • Michelle Masters, Hazel Harrison Strickler Scholarship
  • Macie McDaniel, L.P. Maxwell, MD, Scholarship
  • Tina Medlock, Balsamo Family Scholarship
  • Alicia Pemberton, Hutson Family Scholarship
  • Kylee Rhyne, Ilena Aslin Scholarship
  • Mary Stewart, Karen Crites Henderickson, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, Scholarship
  • Audrea Tellor, Ronald James Schwent Scholarship
  • Julie Welker, Sheila Caskey, PhD, Scholarship

Southeast Missouri State University

  • Megan Hupperts, SoutheastHEALTH Foundation SEMO Scholarship
  • Amanda Martin, Charlotte Black Sargent Scholarship
  • MeAsia Triplett, SoutheastHEALTH Foundation SEMO Scholarship
  • Christina Wilcsek, SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Scholarship

Southern New Hampshire University

  • Lauren Rollens, SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Scholarship

Murray State University

  • Allyson Johnson, Polly DuVal Kinder Scholarship

Southwest Baptist University

  • Brendan Gross, Margaret Foster Roberts Scholarship

Southern Illinois University/Carbondale

  • Emily Landewee, Margaret Foster Roberts Scholarship

Beck School of Nursing

  • Shericka Taylor, Margaret Foster Roberts Scholarship

Three Rivers Community College

  • Mackenzie Powell, William & Martina Scott Scholarship

SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Fall 2022 Mini-Scholarship Recipients

  • Penny Bowers
  • Jonathon Briley
  • Ann Dewrock
  • Kevin Hatch
  • Gabe Keys
  • Kimberly Spurlock
  • Sarah Thompson
  • Anthony Wunderlich
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