CHI - St. Anthony

CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES /// sahpendelton.org 5 " T he scholarships are funded by our medical sta and recognize graduating students' commitments to working in medicine," says Kerry Kasper, Medical Sta Coordinator, Credentialing Specialist, and Contract Service Coordinator at CHI St. Anthony Hospital. "We want to encourage aspiring health professionals to get their degrees, start their careers, and then consider returning to Eastern Oregon to practice." The following students each received a $1,000 scholarship: Hannah Bradbury, Pendleton High School Marti Erice, Pendleton High School, who plans to become a nurse Keren Hampton, Pendleton High School, who plans to become a medical scientist Cody Harmon, McLoughlin High School, who plans to become a physical therapist Madison Kelm, Pendleton High School, who plans to become a pediatrician Layton Kirsch, Pendleton High School, who plans to become a general surgeon Josephine Lonai, McLoughlin High School, who plans to become a mental health professional Megan Matthews, Pilot Rock High School, who plans to become an OB-GYN Nathaniel Rickman, Pendleton High School, who plans to become a family medicine physician Shylee Stroud, Weston-McEwen High School, who plans to become a primary care physician/internist Kendyl Thorne, Pendleton High School, who plans to become a nurse V olunteers provide indispensable service at CHI St. Anthony Hospital, but our patients, visitors, and sta aren't the only individuals who benet. By volunteering, adults and students form friendships, learn new skills, improve their health, and gain satisfaction from supporting our providers in caring for their friends and neighbors. Service opportunities currently exist at the CHI St. Anthony Hospital gift shop, concierge desk, and day surgery area. Our hospice program also needs volunteers to assist patients and families and provide oce support. Service hours are exible, and our sta helps volunteers nd the positions that best suit their skills. CHI St. Anthony Hospital thanks all of our volunteers for their hard work and dedication to helping patients, families, and hospital employees. We hope you will consider becoming part of this amazing team. For more information about volunteering at the hospital, call Larry Blanc at 541-966-0528. For more information about hospice volunteer training, contact Candy Graves at 541-276-4100. T his fall, approximately 20 Pendleton High School juniors and seniors will participate in the school's inaugural health occupations class, a dual-credit course with Eastern Oregon University. The students will spend the semester shadowing physicians and nurses at CHI St. Anthony Hospital and community medical practices for four days a week. Erik Davis, physical education and health teacher and head football coach at Pendleton High is the health occupation class' creator and facilitator. "Often, I hear students say, 'I want to be a physician' or 'I want to be a nurse,' but these professions have so many opportunities for specialization," Erik says. "I want students to get up-close knowledge of the wide range of opportunities in health care so they can expand or rene their goals." Gaining by Giving CHI St. Anthony Hospital is fortunate to have more than 50 wonderful volunteers who donate their time at the hospital and our hospice service. We'd love to have you join us. Supporting Students' Goals Earlier this year, CHI St. Anthony Hospital was pleased to award St. Anthony Medical Sta Human Health Science Scholarships to 11 Eastern Oregon high school seniors. Showing Tomorrow's Health Professionals the Ropes VOLUNTEERS BETTY HIGGINBOTTOM AND SHERRI BROWN

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