Horizon Health Awards Healthcare Scholarships

Horizon Health and the Horizon Health Foundation have announced the winners of its 2023 healthcare scholarships. These “next generation healthcare heroes” were honored at a July 28 luncheon at the hospital.

“These scholarships are more than just financial support. They demonstrate our belief in the potential of these recipients to make a profound impact on the lives they will touch,” said Randi Bohannon, foundation executive director.

Over the past two years, the Foundation has awarded nearly $12,000 to 14 scholarship recipients.

This year’s scholarship winners are:

Doc Acklin Scholarship

Two $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Paris Cooperative High School graduating seniors who embody the character traits of the late Dr. James Acklin (scholastic ability, participation in athletics, and character).

• Brady Crippes, of Paris
• Caradan Hoffman, of Paris

Nursing Foundation Scholarship

Two $500 scholarships were awarded to students who are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted into, a nursing program.

• Trysten Hightower, of Clinton, Indiana
• Michelle Wymer, of Marshall

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.

• Matt Stetler, of Terre Haute, Indiana

EMT-Basic Certification Scholarship

Two full scholarships were awarded to cover the cost of an EMT-Basic certification course at Horizon Health.

• Ethan Hefner, of Paris
• Cassandra Hair, of Dennison

PCH Volunteers’ Scholarship

Two $1,000 scholarships were awarded.

• Dallas Newlin, of Paris (Horizon Health employee)
• Zoe Sanders, of Paris (Paris Cooperative High School graduating senior)