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