WAREHAM, Mass. – The Tobey Hospital Guild recently announced $3,000 in scholarship awards for individuals who are pursuing a career in healthcare.

The Guild presented three $1,000 scholarship awards to area high school seniors during its annual Scholarship Luncheon held May 22 at Bay Pointe Country Club in Buzzards Bay. The awards were presented by Josephine Praino, Scholarship Chair for the Tobey Hospital Guild.

The 2014 Scholarship winners are:

• Rachel Bordieri, a graduate of Upper Cape Cod Regional High School, will attend Fitchburg State University to pursue a career in nursing.
• Hannah Hayward, a graduate of Wareham High School, will attend Emmanuel College as a pre-med student.
• Leah Thomas, a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School, will attend Northeastern University as a pre-med student.

The Tobey Hospital Guild is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to render service to Tobey Hospital, its tax-exempt subsidiaries, its patients and to assist in promoting the health and welfare of the community. The Guild raises money throughout the year by hosting various fund raisers, and also runs the hospital gift shop with all proceeds going to Tobey Hospital.

Joining the Auxiliary is a great way to become involved in your community hospital. Members serve as ambassadors to the community on behalf of the hospital. For more information or to join, please contact Jennifer Szabo at 508-973-7472 or by email at szaboj@southcoast.org.

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