The Clemence Elizabeth Cox Scholarship fund through the Jerry L. Cox Foundation has paved the way for many students seeking a career in the medical field. The scholarships provide financial assistance to students entering the medical field, as well as, those pursuing advanced degrees in healthcare. Assistance is provided for tuition, books, and other direct educational expenses.
The most recent recipients include: Misty Stone, APN, FNP, who obtained a degree to become a Nurse Practitioner; Priscilla Poore, APN, FNP, who obtained a degree to become a Nurse Practitioner; Leah Bowers, who is pursuing her Masters in Social Work; Felicia Winter, MLT, who obtained a degree to become a Medical Laboratory Technician; Kaitlynn Bejda, RT( R)(ARRT), who obtained a degree in Diagnostic Imaging; Madison Ferreira, who is currently in school to become an Occupational Therapist; Macy Harvey, RT( R)(ARRT), who obtained a degree in Diagnostic Imaging and Noah Ochs, who is pursuing a degree to become a Medical Laboratory Technician.
“Fairfield Memorial Hospital is honored to be a part of the Clemence Elizabeth Cox Scholarship fund through the Jerry L. Cox Foundation. As a need for healthcare workers continue to grow, these scholarships will aid students by helping to remove the financial burden of loans that often restricts the choices of many aspiring healthcare professionals. These scholarships help to provide an easement of mind and leave the focus on the studies. We are blessed to offer these scholarships through the Clemence Elizabeth Cox Scholarship fund.” commented FMH CEO Katherine BuntingWilliams, Ph.D., LNHA.
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has been working in collaboration with Frontier Community College to provide students with these financial resources. The Clemence Elizabeth Cox Scholarship fund has helped remove the barrier of debt for students and has developed a growing workforce of healthcare professionals to care for our shared community.
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Pictured from left to right are: Felicia Winter, MLT; Rachel Ewing, MSN, RN, CNO; Jerry Cox and Madison Ferreira.
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Pictured from left to right are: Rachel Ewing, MSN, RN, CNO; Misty Stone, APN, FNP; Macy Harvey, RT( R)(ARRT); Kaitlynn Bejda, RT( R)(ARRT); Leah Bowers and Jerry Cox.
Not Pictured: Priscilla Poore, APN, FNP
