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In conjunction with the Medical Society, the
Alliance educates and promotes good health in our local communities.
The Alliance has been working with the WDMS since 1948. Our beginnings
emerged from the need to vaccinate the community against the polio
virus, so we became partners with the Medical Society to assist with the
mass vaccinations. Our history also includes fundraising for Nursing
Scholarships. In 1954 the first White Cap Ball was held and since then
we have awarded 160 nursing scholarships. More recently we have been
frontrunners in supporting legislation for seat belt laws, anti-smoking,
and antiviolence campaigns. Through our volunteer work, we strive to
make a positive impact on the health of the community while establishing
friendships within the family of medicine.
| WDMS Alliance Officers |
| 2007 - 2008 |
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| President: |
Kathleen Thompson |
| Vice-President: |
Martha Pike |
| Secretary: |
Julianne Hirsh |
| Treasurer: |
Zenie Popkin |
| Co-Treasurer: |
Sheila Massarelli |
The Alliance focuses its efforts on three major
areas:
Health Promotion
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At Health Fairs, we provide a vast array of
literature, bookmarks, stickers, key chains, coloring books, posters
and more. All materials are provided and printed by the AMAA or MMSA.
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In a partnership with a community school, we
provide pedometers and a program of nutrition and exercise for school
children.
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Our own “Soapy” costume is available to teach
preschool children the importance of hand washing to prevent the
spread of germs/illnesses.
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We collaborated with the WDMS, the Worcester
Department of Health and others to facilitate Community Immunity Day.
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Fundraising for our own Nursing Scholarship has
provided assistance to local nursing students of BSN programs. Our
committee chooses the recipient based on scholastic achievement,
community service and their essay.
Legislation
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Legislative Advocacy is encouraged. Become
informed about legislative issues of concern to the medical community
and educate those around you. Attend the AMAA Advocacy Conference in
Washington DC.
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SCREEN OUT is a chance to be active with the AMAA
campaign to eradicate smoking from movies in production.
Family of Medicine
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Doctor’s Day is a national day of recognition. We
celebrate by recognizing the contributions of physicians on March
30th.
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Open your doors and host a medical student,
resident or fellow in your home during their interviews.
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We serve as WDMS and MMS Committee Liaisons,
representing the Alliance as voting members of Worcester District
Medial Society and Massachusetts Medical Society committees.
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Social activities abound with book clubs, potluck
dinners, local speakers and participation in events with the WDMS.
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Friendships are formed as we work together for a
common cause: our commitment to advancing the health and well-being of
our community.
Nursing Scholarship Fund - Application Form
Our annual nursing
scholarship is dedicated to Delta Schur in her memory as a past
president, a long time member and friend of our organization. In
addition, a portion of our scholarship money is provided through an
endowment of the Raymond Nursing Scholarship. The WDMSA awards
scholarship(s) to a BSN student each year. The
number and
amounts offered are evaluated each year based on the monies available
through donations and fund raising. This year the WDMSA will be awarding
$1000 scholarships to students attending a BSN program. The Scholarship
Committee is currently accepting applications for 2008.
The criteria for
scholarship awards will be based on scholastic achievement, and essay, community service
and completion of the application. The applicant must be a legal resident
of Worcester Country who has completed one year of an accredited
4 year BSN undergraduate program or is attending a post-baccalaureate
BSN or RN-to-BSN program. He/She must submit an official
sealed
transcript, one letter of recommendation from an instructor or
professor in the nursing program in which the applicant is currently
enrolled, and an essay
describing the applicant’s reasons for selecting a career in nursing and
what the applicant forsees as their contribution to the future of the
profession of nursing.
Application deadline is May 1, 2008. Only completed applications
will be considered.
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Eligibility: |
A legal resident of
Worcester County who has completed one year of an accredited 4 year
BSN undergraduate program or is attending a post-baccalaureate BSN
or RN-to-BSN program. |
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Criteria: |
Students in high academic
standing, with a minimum GPA or 3.4 who demonstrates involvement in
community service. |
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Process: |
Submit an official
sealed transcript from the nursing program that the applicant is
currently enrolled. It is the applicant's responsibility to have all
requirements of the applications postmarked by May 1, 2008. The
award will be given towards tuition for fall of 2008. |
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Applications: |
The
following materials are required for application:
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Completed application form
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One
letter of recommendation from an instructor or professor in the
nursing program in which the applicant is currently enrolled.
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Essay
describing the applicant’s reasons for selecting a career in
nursing and what the applicant forsees as their contribution to
the future of the profession of nursing.
The
Scholarship Committee will review the candidates’ applications and
make a selection based on academic performance, scholastic
achievement and community service.
Interviews may be required, if the committee deems necessary. |
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Application
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Applications may be submitted using the online form below or
downloading the PDF file.
All Transcripts, Essays and Letters
of Recommendation should be mailed to:
C/O WDMSA Nursing Scholarship Committee
75 Wyndhurst Drive
Holden, MA 01520 |
 Download
the Nursing Scholarship Application
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