MINOT —Trinity Health Foundation recognized 21 scholarship recipients at a banquet held in their honor on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Sleep Inn and Suites.
Trinity Health Foundation Board Chair Jeffery Verhey, MD, opened the night by addressing the audience and sharing a few words with the upcoming nurses.
“The care you're going to give cannot be underestimated by the impact you will make on the bedside of your patients," said Verhey. “Nurses impact people's lives daily, and what you can do for the family and patient speaks volumes in the moments that nurses care for patients.”
Recipients received recognition for their accomplishments and presented a speech on their chosen profession. The night continued with special remarks from John Kutch, Trinity Health President & CEO, Amber Blomberg, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation Director, and Amy Thomas, Director of Trinity Health First Response.
The foundation was excited to extend the financial support to high school students for the first time. Four high school students received a $1,000 scholarship, and 17 adults pursuing a nursing education were awarded $3,000. The nursing scholarships are made possible through the Trinity Health Foundation’s Nursing Scholarship Fund. The scholarship program aims to build a vibrant and talented pool of nurses who will provide the best care possible and improve health and wellness in our region. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation partnered with Trinity Health Foundation to sponsor a scholarship to help with the ongoing nursing shortage.
Trinity Health Foundation was established in 1922 to assist in establishing the Trinity Hospital. Over the last 100 years, the foundation has been supported through the financial stewardship of individuals, families, foundations, corporations, civic clubs, and other organizations, to significantly impact healthcare and the quality of life in the region. Through generous donations, we can fulfill our mission of creating a care system that has the most significant impact on health and wellness throughout northwest North Dakota.
