MORRIS COUNTY — The Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC) has awarded $50,000 scholarships to 25 medical center employees pursuing associate, bachelor, master, or doctorate degrees.
Each year, WAMMC Scholarships are given to Morristown Medical Center team members to aid in their continuing education, development, and leadership skills within the hospital and healthcare field.
The recipients include Carol Santana, Beth Johnson, Heather DiBiase, Danielle Walker, Mollie Rosenkrantz, Kelsey Manahan, Megan Lucas, Chrissy Ciprich, Ruben Millan, Layla Assad, Susan Boyle, Marissa Compano, Samantha Cook, Anna Cooke, Hyrie Cosaj, Kelsey George, Alexandra Germani, Taban Jaaf, Donnette Jones, Tara Kinney, Caitlin Lietz, Kristi Mobus, Nicoletta Quitadamo, Amour Joy Villamor, and Brittany Vomero. Since its inception in 1957, WAMMC’s Scholarship Program has supported caregivers at Morristown Medical Center by awarding scholarships to team members pursuing careers in healthcare. Recipients are selected based on their extraordinary care and service to patients, peers, colleagues, and the community. The $50,000 awarded includes $4,000 WAMMC’s Cromwell Olive Twig raised. In comparison, WAMMC awarded $28,000 to 14 recipients in 2022.
“WAMMC’s Scholarship Program for healthcare professionals remains a vital part of our mission to support Morristown Medical Center’s goal of providing superior health services to our community,” said Dale Scolnick, president of the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center. “We are grateful to all our donors for their generous contributions to this program, enabling us to continue supporting those working toward advanced healthcare-related educations.”
“Continuing education is key to advancing professionals in the healthcare field, and we are incredibly fortunate to have the generous support of the Women’s Association for over 60 years,” said Trish O’Keefe, president of Morristown Medical Center. “Clinical skills training, leadership development, and learning opportunities are essential for our team members to provide the latest innovations and the highest safety and quality standards of care that our patients expect at Morristown Medical Center.”