Three TCHC staff receive Foundation scholarships
WADENA, Minn. – Oct. 8, 2020 – The Tri-County Health Care Foundation awarded $2,000 Marquardt-Prindle scholarships to three staff members at Tri-County Health Care. The scholarships have been awarded to Amy Kine, Medley Shamp and Sarah Wallgren.
Kine, Wadena, is attending Phoenix University for a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She currently works at Tri-County as a senior accountant in the finance department.
Shamp, Wadena, is attending the University of Mary in Bismark for her Master of Science in Nursing. She currently works for Tri-County as Director of Clinic Operations.
Wallgren, New York Mills, is attending Walden University for a Master of Science in Nursing. She currently works at Tri-County as a registered nurse in the Wadena Clinic.
The Bernadine Marquardt and Margaret Prindle Scholarship was established in 2010 as an endowment memorial from the two sisters and long-time Tri-County Hospital employees. Marquardt worked as a licensed practical nurse at Tri-County Hospital for 46 years; she retired in 1986. Prindle retired from Tri-County Hospital in 1991 after 48 years of service to the dietary department.
The scholarship helps Tri-County Health Care employees fulfill their educational goals. Eligibility is not limited to clinical studies; all programs and degree levels are applicable.
For more information about Foundation scholarships, call 218-632-8148 or visit TCHC.org/foundation.
ABOUT TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
The Tri-County Health Care Foundation is a private charity established in 1994 by the hospital to attract and administer charitable funds for the benefit of the communities and surrounding areas served by Tri-County Health Care. Tax deductible gifts support education, technology, patient care and equipment. Financial donations stay local and have a direct and lasting impact on your family, friends and neighbors.
