SoutheastHEALTH Foundation has announced recipients of healthcare scholarships made possible by the Foundation and the generosity of individual and family donors. Twenty-eight students received $32,500 in scholarship awards at an event held recently at the Jackson Civic Center. 

Dr. Steven Langdon, president, SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing and Health Sciences, addressed the group. Darah Jirkovsky, executive director of the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation, served as Master of Ceremonies. Scholarship certificates were presented by Dr. Maria Sudak, vice president and chief operating officer at SoutheastHEALTH, and Laurie Hill, MHA, BSN, RN, director of education and training at SoutheastHEALTH.

Jirkovsky said, “The demand for healthcare professionals across the system of care is ongoing, both locally and in Missouri. We are so fortunate to have generous donors who recognize this vital need by helping support students as they work toward career goals.”

Since 1962, the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation has awarded over $1.2 Million to local scholars. These funds have supported the education of over 1,300 current and future healthcare workers for our region.  

This year’s recipients include:

Enrolled in SoutheastHEALTH College of Nursing and Health Sciences programs:

Ashley Tucker-Baldwin, Hugh & Marietta Logan Scholarship

Kylie Carr, O.D. Niswonger Scholarship

Mallory Cook, Tom Welch Radiography Scholarship

Alexis Dockstader, SoutheastHEALTH Foundation SEMO Scholarship

Amber Glenn, James W. Wente Scholarship

Deondray Jenkins, Nancy Ann Bray Scholarship

Sharon Jones, Ilena Aslin Scholarship

Christen Larko, Jean Chapman, MD, Scholarship

Aimee Linares, Hazel Harrison Strickler Scholarship

Michelle Masters, Hazel Harrison Strickler Scholarship

Macie McDaniel, L.P. Maxwell, MD, Scholarship

Tina Medlock, Balsamo Family Scholarship

Alicia Pemberton, Hutson Family Scholarship

Kylee Rhyne, Ilena Aslin Scholarship

Mary Stewart, Karen Crites Henderickson, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, Scholarship

Audrea Tellor, Ronald James Schwent Scholarship

Julie Welker, Sheila Caskey, PhD, Scholarship

Southeast Missouri State University 

Megan Hupperts, SoutheastHEALTH Foundation SEMO Scholarship

Amanda Martin, Charlotte Black Sargent Scholarship

MeAsia Triplett, SoutheastHEALTH Foundation SEMO Scholarship

Christina Wilcsek, SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Scholarship

Southern New Hampshire University

Lauren Rollens, SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Scholarship

Murray State University

Allyson Johnson, Polly DuVal Kinder Scholarship

Southwest Baptist University

Brendan Gross, Margaret Foster Roberts Scholarship

Southern Illinois University/Carbondale

Emily Landewee, Margaret Foster Roberts Scholarship

Beck School of Nursing

Shericka Taylor, Margaret Foster Roberts Scholarship

Three Rivers Community College

Mackenzie Powell, William & Martina Scott Scholarship

SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Fall 2022 Mini-Scholarship Recipients

Penny Bowers

Jonathon Briley

Ann Dewrock

Kevin Hatch

Gabe Keys

Kimberly Spurlock

Sarah Thompson

Anthony Wunderlich

About SoutheastHEALTH Foundation 

SoutheastHEALTH Foundation, Inc. was organized in 1977 as an independent 501 (c)3 nonprofit entity to ensure the future of healthcare in our region.  The Foundation’s Board of Directors is made up of individuals and volunteers from all segments of our service area. The Board oversees fund-raising projects and manages the allocation of funds in an effort to enhance service to our community.