OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center is proud to announce the recipients of $4,000 in scholarships awarded to local students dedicated to pursuing careers in health care. These scholarships support aspiring professionals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their education and future roles in the medical field.
This year’s scholarship recipients include:
Aaliyah Duarte, a senior at Kewanee High School, who plans to pursue a degree in nursing. She was recently hired as a patient care technician for OSF HealthCare, gaining valuable hands-on experience as she prepares for her career.
Devin Soldati, a pre-med student at Bradley University, who has spent several school breaks working as a medical office assistant at OSF HealthCare, furthering his knowledge and skills in patient care.
Beau Bonnell, a student at Marquette University, who is pursuing a career in physical therapy and aims to help individuals recover and improve mobility.
Jessica Ayala, a nursing student at Carl Sandburg College and an OSF HealthCare Mission Partner, who is dedicated to compassionate patient care and professional growth in the nursing field.
“At OSF HealthCare, we are committed to supporting the next generation of health care professionals,” said Lisa Garcia, chief nursing officer at OSF Saint Luke. “These students have shown great promise and dedication, and we are proud to invest in their education as they work toward making a meaningful impact in health care.”