Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Anderson Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship!

Pictured (left to right):
Faith, Jaelyn, Emma, Kalysta, Abby and Blake

This year marks a special milestone for our Medical Staff Scholarship Program. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Anderson Hospital Medical Staff, a record nine scholarships were awarded!

Completely funded by our Medical Staff physicians, this scholarship reflects their commitment to investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals. Having experienced firsthand the dedication, sacrifice, and expense required to earn a healthcare degree, they understand how meaningful this support can be.

Just as Anderson Healthcare is committed to strengthening the health of our community, our Medical Staff is committed to helping its future caregivers succeed. Their hope is that one day these outstanding students will return to our community and share their talents with the patients and families of Anderson Hospital and the Anderson Healthcare system.

Congratulations to all our 2026 scholarship recipients.
We can't wait to see where your journey takes you!

Abby Athmer

Degree: Medical Degree/University of Illinois College of Medicine

Baily Scroggins

Degree: Radiologic Technology/American National University

Blake Renken

Degree: Physical Therapy/University of Kansas Medical Center

Emma Sneddon

Degree: Nursing/SIUE

Faith Hoelscher

Degree: Speech-Language Pathology/St. Louis University

Jaelyn Camden

Degree: Nursing/SIUE

Kalysta Hyre

Degree: Physical Therapy/Maryville University

Katelyn Ludwig

Degree: Cardiac Sonography/John A. Logan College

Mackenzie Sievers

Degree: Medical Degree/University of Illinois College of Medicine