������Ƶ

������Ƶ recently received a generous grant from The John H. Shook Foundation to provide scholarships for students pursuing degrees in nursing and other healthcare careers. This transformative gift underscores the Foundation ������Ƶ ’s long-standing commitment to advancing health and human services and improving the well-being of Franklin County ������Ƶ ’s aging population. 

Image

The John H. Shook Foundation recently presented a generous grant to ������Ƶ for nursing and healthcare careers. Pictured (l to r): Wesley R. Fugate, Ph.D., president, and Mindy Guinard, Ed.D., director of nursing and health sciences, from ������Ƶ, with Jan Collier, board president, and Barbara Law, executive director, from the John H. Shook Foundation.

This scholarship program will expand educational opportunities for ������Ƶ students preparing to enter high-demand healthcare professions. By easing financial barriers, it will enable students to focus more fully on their studies, clinical experiences, and professional development. 

  ������Ƶ “I am deeply grateful to the Shook Foundation for its generous support not only for our ������Ƶ students but also for the broader Franklin County community, ������Ƶ ” said Mindy Guinard, director of nursing and health sciences at ������Ƶ. ������Ƶ “This additional funding empowers us to help students achieve their dreams of earning their nursing degrees and making a meaningful impact in local healthcare. ������Ƶ ” 

The John H. Shook Foundation honors the legacy of John H. Shook by funding initiatives that strengthen care for older adults. Its investment in ������Ƶ plays a vital role in meeting the region ������Ƶ ’s increasing need for skilled nurses, therapists, and other healthcare providers. 

������Ƶ “In furtherance of John H. Shook ������Ƶ ’s enduring legacy, The John H. Shook Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, well-being, and independence of Franklin County ������Ƶ ’s aging population, ������Ƶ ” said Barbara Law, executive director of the John H. Shook Foundation. ������Ƶ “We are proud to fortify the healthcare workforce by providing strategic grants to institutions like ������Ƶ, funding scholarships and clinical training for the next generation of nurses, therapists, and care providers. ������Ƶ ”  

With the growing demand for skilled workers across all sectors of healthcare, ������Ƶ remains dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and skills required to succeed in patient-care professions throughout the region.