Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (HNJH) and Northern Michigan University’s Collaborative Scholarship

As demand for skilled professionals in the clinical laboratory sciences continues to increase in rural healthcare settings, Helen Newberry Joy Hospital (HNJH) and Northern Michigan University’s (NMU) School of Clinical Sciences developed a collaborative scholarship to provide students with hands-on experience and financial support. Through the program, students completing their 15-week internship (Practicum) at HNJH are provided financial assistance to help defer tuition costs and provide an invaluable hands-on experience in a real-world clinical setting. This mutually beneficial partnership not only enriches the educational experience of Northern Michigan University students, but also supports Helen Newberry Joy Hospital’s mission to provide quality healthcare to the local community. 

“In today’s ever-changing healthcare environment, it is important to recognize the value of rural healthcare and how it impacts the small communities of the Upper Peninsula.” – Mitch Grigg, Vice president, Ancillary Services, Helen Newberry Joy Hospital

“This win-win scenario benefits the students, the hospital, and ultimately, the local community,” – Martin Renaldi, Assistant Professor, School of Clinical Sciences, Northern Michigan University