St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary awarded 20 scholarships to students pursuing a career in the health and medical field at the Scholarship Award Ceremony last summer. Featured speaker, Stephanie Bryant, DO, Family Medicine physician of Community Care Network-Lake George Medical Center, spoke to scholarship recipients about their healthcare career choices and the hard work and opportunities that lie ahead.
“It’s important to take care of your own health,” said Dr. Bryant, “You have to be healthy in order to take care of other people.”
She stated the importance of keeping your family close, and keeping your mind sharp by continuing to do hobbies and the things that you love. “Trust your gut and know when to ask for help. Never lose your love of learning, and be curious about everything.”
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Front Row L-R: Caitlyn Tanner of Valparaiso; Stephanie Bachman of Hobart; Rachel Wichlinski of Hobart; Julissa Martinez of Portage; Haley Hodges of Portage; Kacie McGuire of Hobart; Jessica Hunt of Hobart; Sarah Ferry of Miller; Lauren Cain.
Back Row L-R: Janice Ryba, CEO, St. Mary Medical Center; Sarah Sanchez of Hobart; Sarah Edwards of Lowell; Marcus Trybula of Crown Point; Alex Schreier of Portage; Nicole Monahan of Portage; Megan Brammer of Hobart; Austin Qualizza of Crown Point; Heather Zengler of Portage.
Not pictured: Corrine Blackburn and Isabella Popovich.