Little River Healthcare System Scholarships Now Available
Rockdale, Texas (February 9, 2009) – Little River Healthcare System recognizes education as a fundamental catalyst in realizing human potential. This scholarship program is established to enable interested persons located in Milam County to continue or pursue an education in healthcare. Applications are now available for the Little River Healthcare System Scholarship. All applications must be received at the LRHS administrative offices no later than April 1, 2009.
“The LRHS Scholarship Program has been a great success, funding healthcare education for ten individuals since 2007, while graduating one recipient”, stated Melissa Tackett, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Little River Healthcare System. Recipients of the 2008 LRHS Scholarship were Jennifer Gelner, Kayla Kuzel, Kaleigh Page, Katie Roddam, and Branden White.
When Blackhawk Healthcare acquired Richards Memorial Hospital in November, 2006, they established a scholarship program that will provide $25,000 per year for 10 years for local students with an interest in healthcare. Five individual scholarships worth $5,000 each will be awarded each year to Milam County students who pursue medical careers.
Applications can be obtained by visiting the front desk at Richards Memorial Hospital, calling the main number at 512-446-4500 or by logging onto the Little River Healthcare website at www.lrhealthcare.com.
Contact: Melissa Tackett, Director of Marketing & Public Relations- mtackett@lrhealthcare.com
About Little River Healthcare System
Little River Healthcare System formed in November 2006 when Blackhawk Healthcare merged with Richards Memorial Hospital to create a healthcare system dedicated to providing high quality, patient-centered care to the community. Little River Healthcare System is currently comprised of 5 facilities in surrounding areas: Richards Memorial Hospital, Family Care Center, Little River Medical Clinic - Rockdale, Little River Medical Clinic – Cameron and Little River Medical Clinic - Hearne. Our energized and committed staff of employees, physicians and volunteers work together every day to deliver our mission.
About Blackhawk Healthcare
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Blackhawk Healthcare is an owner and operator of small community and Critical Access Hospitals. Blackhawk’s desire is to transform rural healthcare by working synergistically with each rural community to build confidence and pride through improved healthcare delivery. We are passionately dedicated to the uniqueness of rural healthcare and improving the community by bringing the resources required to meet the broader needs of each "hometown" we touch. Blackhawk is inspired to provide excellence in service and modern facilities that convey trust, confidence and healing.