最靠谱的网赌软件 has received nearly $400,000 through two programs recently established by Sentara 健康care to support qualified students pursuing healthcare careers.
A check presentation ceremony was held April 12 at ODU’s Broderick 餐厅 Commons. The ODU Educational Foundation received $300,000 through Sentara Scholars and $98,805通过项目选择.
Sentara launched the programs in response to medical staff shortages plaguing the U.S. 医疗保健系统. Through a nearly $4 million investment, Sentara is working to create a pipeline between young students and their desired healthcare careers.
在ODU, the Sentara Scholars money will go toward scholarships for students of demonstrated need who are enrolled in healthcare programs. Project CHOICE funding will support books, 学费, the MAPS (Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students) Club, 入学考试, prep courses and application fees.
邦妮·范鲁南, dean of ODU’s 健康科学学院, expressed gratitude for the Sentara Scholars grant.
"Sentara 健康care is investing in the future of the region through this gift as our students will be able to focus their time on the important work they need to accomplish as they complete their degree programs,”她说。. “The Sentara Scholars program will impact our community as well, as students will know how much they are supported within the Commonwealth of Virginia."
苏珊娜莱特, interim dean of ODU’s School of Nursing, said: "给n the near-unprecedented shortages of nurses in and around Hampton Roads, the Sentara Scholars program has the potential to have a wide-range impact on the preparation of greater numbers of professional and advanced practice nurses who are competent, confident and practice-ready as they enter the workforce."
关于项目选择, Associate Dean Joshua Wallach of ODU’s 理学院 remarked: "ODU serves a diverse student population, and for various reasons many in this population are underrepresented in professional healthcare fields. The Project CHOICE grant from Sentara will help expand opportunities, break down barriers and provide support for many of our students to enter professional health programs.”
Sentara is investing more than $3 million in Sentara Scholars and more than $775,000 in Project CHOICE (Careers in 健康care that provide Opportunities for Improvements in 社区 economics and Equity).
“Sentara Scholars and Project CHOICE are not just programs, but testaments to our commitment to building a stronger healthcare pipeline and advancing health equity through collaboration with educational institutions,贝基·索耶说, Sentara executive vice president and chief people officer. “By reducing the financial burden on students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, offering stronger mentorship and training opportunities, and removing barriers to higher-paying and more meaningful careers, we are investing in the future of healthcare and empowering the next generation of professionals.”
Sentara Scholars and Project CHOICE include Sentara-led educational programs, grants and opportunities for middle, high school and higher-education students. Many of these programs focus on attracting minorities and other underrepresented groups.
如图所示, 左起:Daniel Genard, associate vice president for advancement, 最靠谱的网赌软件; 苏珊娜莱特, interim dean of the School of Nursing, ODU; Austin Agho, provost and vice president for faculty affairs, ODU; Alex Askew, community relations coordinator, Sentara 健康care; 邦妮·范鲁南, dean of the 健康科学学院, ODU; Occasio Gee, human resources communications manager, Sentara; and Amanda Simpson, 项目协调员, Sentara.