TITUSVILLE, FLA. (May 13, 2021) — Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) and Parrish Medical Center (PMC) Auxiliary awarded $23,500 in scholarships to 10 outstanding college students and graduating high school seniors that distinguished themselves through passionate dedication to their communities and a pursuit of studies in the fields of medicine or healthcare. Since 1990, JPMF has awarded more than $450,000 to deserving students.
Brevard Indo-American Medical and Dental Association (BIMDA), generous donor to the JPMF scholarship program, and dedicated to supporting future generations of healthcare professionals, committed funds through 2021 allowing for additional scholarships to be awarded.
“It has been a privilege to partner with Jess Parrish Medical Foundation to support the educational endeavors of our future healthcare professionals,” said Glad Kurian, BIMDA honorary executive director. “It is gratifying to know that BIMDA’s contributions to the scholarship program have impacted the educational and career goals of so many accomplished students in our community.”
This year’s scholarship winners include, from Astronaut High School, Kaylynn Gil and Emma Regan; Edgewood Jr./Sr. High awardee Arun Jagarlamudi; and Titusville High School recipients Paige Murrill and Julia Simonsen.
College students awarded scholarships include Eboni Arnold, University of Miami; Maddalena Fairchild, Florida Institute of Technology; Brooke Kelleher, Florida Gulf Coast University; Gabriella Lloyd, University of North Carolina; and Kayla Ouellette from Eastern Florida State College.
Thanks to BIMDA’s support, Eboni Arnold, Arun Jagarlamudi, Gabriella Lloyd, Paige Murrill and Julia Simonsen were each awarded additional scholarship funds.
Scholarship committee chair Barbara Terhune led the committee through the process of evaluating applicants in the areas of academic performance, awards and honors, extracurricular activities, leadership, community service and work experience, recommendation letters, application essay and PMC/JPMF affiliation.
“This year’s scholarship recipients were again exceptional and we look to them to lead the next generation in shaping the future of healthcare,” said Matthew Morak, JPMF Director. “I would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to BIMDA; Ron Norris Honda, Ford, Buick & GMC; Barbara and Terry Terhune; and Rachel and Bill Terry for their generous scholarship gifts which allowed for additional students to be awarded.”
Committee members include Santi Bulnes; Deborah Cox; Dot Hudson; Terry Lee; Bill McCarthy; Josh Norris; Howard Rinker, DDS; Natalie Sellers; Philip Simpson, PhD; and Barbara Terhune, committee chair.
JPMF is investing in the future by awarding medical scholarships to residents in North Brevard County who are pursuing careers that one day will provide healing to our community.
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About Jess Parrish Medical Foundation
Through philanthropy and volunteerism, JPMF supports Parrish Medical Center’s mission of healing experiences for everyone all the time®. JPMF partners with the community to raise funds that sustain and enhance healthcare services in North Brevard County. Whether caring for seniors or helping children reach their full potential, JPMF is helping improve, transform and save lives. For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, call 321-269-4066 or visit www.parrishmedfoundation.com.
About Parrish Medical Center
Parrish Medical Center (PMC), a Parrish Healthcare integrated care partner, is located at 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, Florida. The 210-bed, not-for-profit acute care public medical center has been serving Brevard County for nearly 60 years. PMC is nationally recognized as One of America’s finest healing environments®. PMC has earned top rankings on The SafeCare Group’s Top 100 SafeCare Hospitals® since 2015. The Joint Commission consistently names PMC as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures, recognizing PMC for “exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care.” The hospital has earned straight “A” safety ratings (2012-2017) from The Leapfrog Group. In 2014, Consumer Reports recognized PMC as Florida’s safest hospital. PMC, as compared to other U.S. hospitals, maintains top-tier national rankings for clinical outcomes, safety and patients’ experiences. For more information, visit www.parrishmed.com.
About Parrish Healthcare
Parrish Healthcare, America’s first Joint Commission Integrated Care Certified network, includes: Parrish Medical Center, a Mayo Clinic Care Network member and one of the nation’s most recognized hospitals for clinical quality, patient safety, and healing environments; Parrish Medical Group, NCQA certified patient-centered medical homes; and Florida Health Network, a coalition of healthcare providers, insurers and others working together to improve quality and safety and lower healthcare costs on behalf of individuals, families and businesses.
About Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary
The PMC Auxiliary, Inc. was formed in 1959 for charitable and educational purposes to promote and advance the welfare of Parrish Medical Center consistent with the goals and objectives of the hospital as approved by its governing board. The Auxiliary donates thousands of dollars yearly to hospital programs and projects, as well as scholarships for students pursuing a degree in a health-related field. The PMC Auxiliary helps in hundreds of ways, large and small, to make One of America’s Finest Healing Environments® even better. For more information about the PMC Auxiliary or to become a volunteer, please call 321 268-6333, ext. 7183.
