Coal Country Community Health Center Foundation knows how important it is that local residents gain the skills to be our community’s health care providers of tomorrow. We are pleased to invite graduating seniors who are seeking a career in a medical field (e.g., physician, nurse, therapist, technologist, pharmacist, etc.) to apply for a CCCHCF scholarship. Six scholarships available, up to $1,000 each.
To be considered for these scholarships, a student must:
- Be a high school senior in CCCHC service area. (Mercer, Dunn, and Oliver counties)
- Intend to pursue studies in a medical field.
- Complete the personal information in the application.
- Compile the required Scholarship Packet as described in the application.
- E-mail, mail, or deliver your Scholarship Packet to the address on the application. Packets must be received by March 1, 2026.
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of applicant letter, essay and application quality, scholastic excellence, community service and activities, and letters of recommendation.
Visit our Foundation webpage to download the scholarship application!
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women in the United States. Combined, it’s estimated there will be more than 150,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer reported in the U.S. in 2023 alone. Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms, especially at first. That’s why getting screened is so important. With early screening and testing, it is preventable, treatable, and beatable! The CDC updated recommendations to begin screening for colon cancer starting at age 45. This March during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage you and your loved ones to be aware of risk factors and get screened.
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Coal Country Community Health Center will be holding preventative wellness exams for students in PreK-12th grade in May. A wellness exam may include a sports physical for the 2023-2024 school year if requested. The sports physical will be valid through the 2024 school year.
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Coal Country Community Health Center Foundation knows how important it is that local residents gain the skills to be our community’s health care providers of tomorrow. We are pleased to invite graduating seniors who are seeking a career in a medical field (e.g., physician, nurse, therapist, technologist, pharmacist, etc.) to apply for a CCCHCF scholarship. Four $500 scholarships will be awarded.
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