In 2020, AHN Allegheny Valley Hospital President Vicenta C. Gaspar-Yoo, MD, MBA, CHCQM, and her husband, Dr. Boo Yoo, funded the Diversity Scholarship to financially support nursing students of diverse backgrounds. The scholarship not only helps to cover the cost of the Citizens School of Nursing two-year program but also prepares students for their career while filling the nursing workforce gap. This year, AHN proudly recognized Cassie McGuire with this award. 

Here's an excerpt from Cassie's winning diversity essay: 

"The exposure to different backgrounds, beliefs, religions, and ethnicities allows us to gather a better understanding and appreciation for people that differ from ourselves. Having this diversity in the medical field allows us to provide competent care that can meet the personal needs of all patients. Collectively, this gives us the ability to fight any discrimination, bias, and prejudices not only within the workplace, but that we may encounter in our daily lives. With that being said, I believe that diversity is strength. Diversity allows us to be able to acknowledge our differences, and use those differences to work together and create a world that is inclusive to all."

AHN Philanthropy in the News

The AHN West Penn Burn Center's Camp KOALA (Kids Overcoming, Adapting, Learning, and Achieving) is an annual, in-person summer camp designed to bring healing, fellowship, and hope to children and teenagers who have suffered burn injuries. On Saturday, June 3, through Wednesday, June 7, over a dozen kids from western and central Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia gathered at Camp Kon-O-Kwee in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, for five days of activities designed to inspire them to connect and share their ongoing journey of recovery. 

Event Highlights

AHN Saint Vincent Reunites Hospital Supporters

In May, AHN Saint Vincent Hospital held a reunion to reengage retired physicians, past and current board members, corporators, and hospital leadership. The group enjoyed reuniting with colleagues and friends to hear an update from AHN Saint Vincent Hospital President Christopher C. Clark, DO, MHA. We look forward to future gatherings with those who have made an impact on the hospital!