PCH Awards Nursing Foundation Scholarships

Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center recently awarded three $500 Nursing Foundation Scholarships to local students enrolled in nursing programs.

Recipients included Ashley Malone of Chrisman, Myranda Hays of Paris, and Natalie Sherwood of Paris. The scholarships will help each student further her education in the nursing field.

Ashley Malone is attending Lakeview in Danville, Ill. She will graduate May 2018 with a bachelor of nursing (BSN) degree.

Myranda is attending Lakeland Community College in Mattoon. She will graduate in 2019 as a registered nurse (RN).

Natalie Sherwood is attending Indiana State in Terre Haute. She will graduate May 2020 with a bachelor of nursing (BSN) degree.

Now in their third year, the scholarships were established to help students further their education in the nursing field. The foundation is funded through various sources, including the annual Nursing Twilight Walk honoring all community nurses, the Nursing Honor Guard program, and private donations.