Dr. Gayle Frazzetta, President of the Curecanti Medical Society, is pictured with recipient, Marietta King.
MONTROSE, CO: The Curecanti Medical Society (CMS) proudly announces that four area students have been awarded scholarships in honor of the late Doctor George G. Balderston. The CMS Scholarship program originated over thirty years ago to assist students in pursuing a career in the medical field. The Montrose area physicians of the CMS fund the scholarships, which are awarded annually by the Curecanti Medical Society. Each student was awarded between $500 and $1,500 to further their education.
Recognized this year were Marietta King, enrolled in the Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program at Walden University, Audrie J. Lee, enrolled in the Bachelor of Science for Business Administration/Healthcare Management degree at Western Governors University, Matthew Smith, completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Regis University, and Sheila Garrison, completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Colorado Mesa University.
About Montrose Regional Health (www.MontroseHealth.com)
Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75-beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging/radiology, Mountain View Therapy, Level III Trauma Center, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, and the family birthing center. The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties. With a tagline that reads Caring for you like family, the health system is known for its warm patient care.