Mark Judy Memorial Caregiver Education Fund awards scholarships to seven Cascade Medical employees

Seven employees from Cascade Medical Center received $5,600 in scholarships through the Mark Judy Memorial Caregiver Education Fund, aimed at enhancing healthcare skills in the region. This program, now in its second year, honors Mark Judy, a former hospital administrator, and has seen a significant increase in both recipients and total funds awarded compared to last year. Awardees included $1,500 for a medical laboratory technician's bachelor’s degree and $1,000 for nursing prerequisites. Additionally, four business office team members received $339 each for certification in revenue cycle management. Cascade Medical's CEO highlighted the critical role of these scholarships in retaining skilled staff amid a national shortage of healthcare workers, particularly in rural areas.

The Foundation is committed to building the education fund to ensure scholarships remain available in the future. Bob Adamson of the CMF expressed pride in the scholarship recipients and their potential impact on the community. This initiative addresses both educational advancement and the strategic needs of Cascade Medical.