There is always a great need for healthcare workers and Piedmont Henry is always looking for men and women prepared to make a positive difference in every life they touch. One way the hospital is able to recruit well-educated professionals is through scholarships to those pursuing careers in healthcare. Applications are now open for the Joyce Rodgers Healthcare Scholarship, which is open to individuals who live in the primary service area of Piedmont Henry (Henry, Clayton, and Butts counties) or current Piedmont Henry employees pursuing careers in nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, radiologic technology or medical tech/patient care tech.

Rodgers worked with the Henry County Health Department and served as the county nurse manager. After retiring, she served three four-year terms with the hospital’s board of directors. When she rolled off the board, the board decided to honor her by establishing the fund in her name.

“I was thrilled beyond words to have a scholarship named after me and I like this scholarship because it is open to departments outside of nursing,” Rodgers said. “It takes more than doctors and nurses to run a hospital. It takes a whole team.”

Scholarship selection will be based on scholastic record, character, leadership qualities, participation in student and community activities, and interest and knowledge of chosen health career. Four $1,500 scholarships will be awarded each year, two for external applicants and two for internal applicants.

Email JRScholarship@piedmont.org to receive the application package. The deadline to turn in the application and any accompanying materials is Friday, June 11 at 2 p.m.