Allina Health Foundation and Buffalo Hospital award ten student health care scholarships

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 

About Allina Health

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. 

Allina Health Institutes are at the forefront of the mission, 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 – Delivering advanced neurologic and spine care through Givens Brain Tumor Program, two nationally accredited stroke centers and an elite Adult Neurology Residency Program, while earning recognition from Becker’s, Newsweek & U.S. News & World Report.

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.