Considering the importance and complexities of high-quality health care in today’s society, it is critical for bright, talented young people to be encouraged to pursue professions in the field.

With that in mind, Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation of Memphis has endowed a Women’s Council Scholarship designated for students interested in health care careers. 

“The Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation felt it was important to make this donation because the funds will support some of our future leaders in their efforts to earn a high-quality education,” said Jim VanderSteeg, administrator and CEO of Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford.

“The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy presented the Foundation board with an exciting way to help students financially as well as nurture them through mentoring programs and hands-on experience,” VanderSteeg said. “Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi is committed to helping the communities we serve, not only by providing high-quality care within our hospital but also by remaining a strong community partner and helping people outside our hospital walls.”

The Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation is the charitable arm of Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, a not-for-profit organization. Funds raised by the Foundation help to accomplish the charitable care objectives of the Corporation and provides resources for enhanced patient care, education, and groundbreaking clinical research.