BUFFALO, Minn. (May 16, 2024) — Allina Health Foundation and Buffalo Hospital awarded ten $1,000 scholarships to students in Wright County, and two scholarships for current employees who plan to pursue health care careers in their post-secondary education. The Health Care Career Scholarships are funded by proceeds from the Buffalo Hospital Gift Shop. The Foundation will continue to support local youth and encourage more students to enter the medical field professionally.
Congratulations to the 2024 Scholarship Award Winners:
- Ella Rasset of Annandale High School
- Erika Hannon of Maple Lake High School
- Abigail Urick of Buffalo High School
- Grace Danielson of Delano High School
- Kelly Kraemer of Dassel-Cokato High School
- Haedyn Barkeim of Rockford High School
- Erica Lehn of St. Michael-Albertville High School
- Macy Hertzog of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School
- Maggie Shepersky - Non-traditional/Current Employee
- Sydney Hermansen - Non-traditional/Current Employee
Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care, and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life.
At the forefront of Allina Health’s mission are its Institutes, which offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties:
- Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research, and care delivery through clinical trials, publications, and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report.
- Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at ten locations – including its three largest hospitals which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties.
- Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute – Offering advanced neurological and spine care, including two nationally accredited stroke centers, innovative focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson's and a chronic pain rehabilitation program – one of only two in Minnesota.
Together, these Institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.