Local Health Care Partner Champions Education with Scholarship Contribution
FOUNDATION NEWS
Pasco-Hernando State College recently recognized HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital and HCA Florida Trinity Hospital for their financial contributions, which will enable PHSC to award up to 30 annual scholarships during the 2025-2026 academic year, totaling $ 20,000.
In 2024, HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital provided the matching funds for the Linking Industry to Nursing Education( LINE) Fund that enabled PHSC to award the Excellence in Achievement Scholarship to ten PHSC nursing students during the spring 2025 term. The hospital’ s most recent gift will
( L to R) Ken Wicker, CEO of HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital; Sally Seymour, CEO of HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital; Eric Hall, Ed. D.; Christen Survance, PHSC registered nursing student; Lisa Richardson, Ed. D.; Mike Irvin, CEO of HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
provide scholarships to students enrolled in a nursing program during the upcoming academic year.
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital designated its funds towards the HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital Medical Student Annual Scholarship, while HCA Trinity Hospital designated its funds towards the HCA Florida Trinity Hospital Scholarship, which benefits students enrolled in the nursing and allied health programs.
“ We are grateful for the continued support of HCA Florida and our local hospitals. Their partnership and generosity over the years have provided financial support to countless students pursuing a career in the health care field,” said Lisa Richardson, Ed. D., Vice President of Advancement, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships.
( L to R) Eric Hall, Ed. D., Christen Survance and Lisa Richardson, Ed. D.
The event featured remarks from several key leaders who have played integral roles in advancing health care education and community partnerships: Eric Hall, Ed. D., PHSC President; Lisa Richardson, Ed. D.; and Sally Seymour, CEO of HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital. Christen Survance, PHSC registered nursing student, shared how the scholarship assistance provided by HCA has had a profound impact— not only advancing her education but also positively affecting her entire family.
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