For Immediate Release – Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Horizon Health Foundation Awards Healthcare Scholarships
(Paris, IL)— The Horizon Health Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024 healthcare scholarships. These “next generation healthcare heroes” were honored at a July 26 luncheon at Horizon Health.
“These scholarships not only invest in individual growth, but also contribute to the betterment of the communities we serve,” said Randi Bohannon, Horizon Health Foundation Executive Director. “They demonstrate our belief in the potential of these recipients to make a profound impact on the lives they will touch.”
Over the past four years, the Foundation has awarded $18,500 to 25 scholarship recipients.
The 2024 scholarship winners are:
Doc Acklin Healthcare Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship was awarded to a Paris Cooperative High School graduating senior who embodies the character traits of the late Dr. James Acklin (scholastic ability, participation in athletics, and character).
- Aubree Leader, Paris, will be a nursing major at Danville Area Community College.
DOC ACKLIN HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIP: (L to R) Randi Bohannon, Horizon Health Foundation Executive Director, and Aubree Leader (scholarship recipient). Photo submitted by Horizon Health
Dr. Leland Phipps Memorial Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship was awarded to a Horizon Health employee to further his or her education in the healthcare field.
- Zoe Sanders, Paris, is an ER Technician in the Horizon Health Emergency Department and will be a psychology major on a pre-medicine track at Indiana State University this fall.
DR. LELAND PHIPPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Zoe Sanders (scholarship recipient) with the Dr. Leland Phipps Memorial Scholarship plaque that is on permanent display near the main entrance to Horizon Health. Photo submitted by Horizon Health
Foundation Board EMT Scholarship
Two $900 scholarships were awarded to cover the cost of an EMT-Basic certification course at Horizon Health.
- Margaret York, Paris, will complete the EMT course during fall 2024 and will be a nursing major at Ivy Tech Community College in spring 2025.
- Samantha Pritts, Palestine, will complete the EMT course during fall 2024 and will work at Walmart Pharmacy in Robinson.
FOUNDATION BOARD EMT SCHOLARSHIP: (L to R) Randi Bohannon, Horizon Health Foundation Executive Director, and Margaret York (scholarship recipient). Not pictured is scholarship recipient, Samantha Pritts. Photo submitted by Horizon Health
Nursing Foundation Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships were awarded to students who are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted into, a nursing program.
- Michelle Wymer, Marshall, is a certified medical assistant at Horizon Health and is a nursing major at Ivy Tech Community College.
- Alicia Marvin, Chrisman, is a certified nursing assistant at Horizon Health and is a nursing major at Lake Land College.
NURSING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: (L to R) Randi Bohannon, Horizon Health Foundation Executive Director; Michelle Wymer (scholarship recipient); and Kiara Wymer, Michelle’s daughter. Not pictured is scholarship recipient, Alicia Marvin. Photo submitted by Horizon Health
Paris Community Hospital Volunteers’ Scholarship
The Paris Community Hospital Volunteers, a separate organization from the Foundation, awarded two $1,000 scholarships.
- Piper Knight, Chrisman, Paris Cooperative High School Scholarship recipient.
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PARIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS’ SCHOLARSHIP: (L to R) Randi Bohannon, Horizon Health Foundation Executive Director, and Brittany Scott, Horizon Health employee (scholarship recipient). Photo submitted by Horizon Health
Brittany Scott, Paris, currently works for Horizon Health as secretary in the orthopedics department.
PARIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS’ SCHOLARSHIP: (L to R) Randi Bohannon, Horizon Health Foundation Executive Director and Piper Knight, Paris Cooperative High School graduating senior (scholarship recipient). Photo submitted by Horizon Health
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