Scholar Stories
Scholar Spotlight: Shania Wilz
While she was a student at Oskaloosa High School, Shania Wilz started working in the Mahaska Drug gift department. After high school, Shania knew she wanted to pursue a pharmacy
While she was a student at Oskaloosa High School, Shania Wilz started working in the Mahaska Drug gift department. After high school, Shania knew she wanted to pursue a pharmacy
Shoulda…Coulda…Woulda, the place where most minds wander when considering where one is in life. For Melissa Gingrich, 4-time LCL Health Career Scholarship recipient, it took a medical scare with her
“I want to encourage every scholarship recipient to have an enterprising mindset and take initiative. In my case, one simple email molded the direction of my future.”
For Dr. Nathan Nicholson, when it came time to choose a job, Ottumwa was a clear choice. Ottumwa was Nate’s hometown and a great community to grow up in. Nate
“I love rural Iowa. The changing seasons, the people-it’s beautiful. I knew I wanted to live in rural Iowa, but I also wanted to practice here.”
“Health care is constantly changing and so part of what makes my job so rewarding is continually finding ways to improve the quality, safety and efficiency within the organization.”
“I wanted to play a part in elevating the quality of students entering the field.”
“Of course the financial assistance was great to help me with tuition and student loans. But what I really appreciated was the support I felt from people in my community.”
