CMH Foundation awards scholarships
The Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $23,000 to 14 area college students for studies in allied health fields for the 2004 – 2005 academic year. They are pursuing careers in nursing, physical therapy and radiography.

"These scholarships are an effective way to meet the increasing demand for qualified healthcare professionals in our community," said Jim Xinis, President and CEO of Calvert Memorial Hospital.

Eight are enrolled in the nursing program at the College of Southern Maryland. They are Debra Barton, Yvonne Dawkins, Kathleen Drager, Christina Halt, Crystal Hill, John Lankford, Kylie Price and Ann Tucker. Three attend other area colleges – Sarah Forysth and April Steger from the University of Maryland and Melissa Tillett from Anne Arundel Community College.

Melanie Fowler is pursing a radiography degree at the College of Notre Dame and Rebecca Robles is training in ultrasound at the College of Southern Maryland. Christine Berube is enrolled in a physical therapy program there.

Since the scholarship program began in 1991, the foundation has given 128 scholarships totaling $175,900 to area students. Applicants from Calvert and Anne Arundel counties receive preference during selection.

Recipients are not obligated to repay the foundation or accept employment at CMH. For more information, call 410-414-4664. An application is available on-line at www.calverthospital.com. The filing deadline is April 15.