Pictured are recipients at the 2010 LaPorte Regional Health System Scholarship and Award/Loan Program at LaPorte Hospital. (Click photo to enlarge)
Scholarships and awards totaling $58,750 were presented to local students during the 2010 LaPorte Regional Health System Scholarship and Award/Loan Program at LaPorte Hospital on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. LRHS, the LaPorte Hospital Foundation and LaPorte Hospital Auxiliary have sponsored financial scholarships and award/loan programs for students pursuing health care careers since 1982.
LRHS recipient
Critical Occupations Award/Loan Program – Linda Fischer, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Fischer, who just finished her third year of college, is the daughter of Paul and Margaret Fischer. She currently works for LRHS as a Health Tech at LaPorte Hospital, fourth floor. Previously, she was awarded a LaPorte Hospital Auxiliary scholarship in 2006 and 2007 and LaPorte Hospital Foundation scholarship in 2008. She plans to work in the Emergency Department or Critical Care Unit.
Foundation recipients
The LaPorte Hospital Foundation scholarships and award/loan programs were funded by the proceeds of an annual golf tournament or were sponsored by gifts from local families. Recipients were:
Kepler Award Loan Program – Abigail Prast, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Prast, who just finished her second year of medical school, is the daughter of Mark and Angela Prast. She graduated from Hope College with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. Previously, Prast volunteered at LaPorte Hospital and for the LaPorte Hospital Foundation. She received the Abby’s Pet Visitation award in 2004, LaPorte Hospital Auxiliary scholarship in 2005 and Rumely Award in 2006 and 2007. She plans to become a pediatrician in LaPorte.
Magnuson Scholarship – Tracy Blanton, Valparaiso University, Doctor of Nursing Practice; Heather Fix, Valparaiso University, Master of Science in Nursing; Kimberly Goodrich, Purdue University Calumet, Master of Science in Nursing; Kimberley Jelinek, Valparaiso University, Doctor of Nursing Practice; Amy Noble, University of Southern Indiana, Master of Science in Nursing; Curtis Passafume, Indiana Wesleyan University, Master of Business in Health Care Management; Amy Pointon, Valparaiso University, Master of Science in Nursing; Mary Drewes, Ball State University, Master of Science in Nursing.
LaPorte Hospital Foundation Scholarships – Sara Biela, Purdue University, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry; Karen Chambly, Purdue University North Central, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership; Katherine Fitzgerald, University of Indianapolis, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Brittany Haller, Purdue University, Doctor of Pharmacy; Tyler Miller, Indiana University, Medical Degree; Theresa Mitchell, Andrews University, Doctor of Physical Therapy; Tonya Rogers, Valparaiso University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Natasia Weiss, Valparaiso University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Regina Welch, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Master of Science in Adult Education; Amber Zeedyk, Andrews University, Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Kemp Family Scholarship – Laura Beach, Purdue University Calumet, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Elizabeth and Eugene Siefker Scholarship – Lindsey Milcarek, University of Saint Francis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Richard M. Sisson Scholarship – Katryna Decker, Purdue University North Central, Associate of Science in Nursing; Elizabeth Isenburg, Purdue University North Central, Associate of Science in Nursing.
Auxiliary recipients
The LaPorte Hospital Auxiliary awards were funded by proceeds from the LaPorte Hospital Wishing Well Gift Shop or sponsored by local families/organizations. Recipients were:
First Year Scholarships – Rebecca Ehrick, Purdue University North Central, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kelsey Houin, Purdue University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Brian Howard, Butler University, Pre-Pharmacy; Emily Mejer, Indiana University, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Brina Miltenberger, Hope College, Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry; Madeline Potter, Indiana University, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Gina Schrader, Grand Valley State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kaitlynn Smith, Ferris State University, Pre-Pharmacy.
Second Year Scholarships – Rachel Barenie, Butler University, Pre-Pharmacy; Nathan Edquist, Indiana University, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Candace Jongkind, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Stephanie Miller, Valparaiso University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Debra Piotrowski, Purdue University North Central, Associate of Science in Nursing; Michelle Price, Ball State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Friend of the Auxiliary Scholarship (funded by anonymous donor) – Andrew Alexander, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis; Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Harold and Marcy Bowen Scholarship – Andrew Gesse, Indiana University, Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Door Prairie Painters Scholarship – Toni Jackson, Purdue University North Central, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Walter Hrankaj Scholarship – Katelyn Petrovich, Indiana State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Scholarship applications for the 2011 program are scheduled to be available Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, at www.laportehealth.org.
