Madison Emergency Physicians (MEP), AHC Foundation award scholarship

Gabrielle Hanlon, an SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Inpatient Behavioral Health registered nurse, was recently awarded a $1,000 nursing scholarship for continuing education that is partially sponsored by Madison Emergency Physicians (MEP).

The St. Agnes Hospital/MEP Nursing Scholarship, offered through the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation, has been given to Hanlon for academic excellence, a commitment to the community, and demonstrating an active interest in pursuing a career in health care.

Recognizing the value of nurses as medical partners to SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital, Madison Emergency Physicians established this endowment fund to support those pursuing a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing or certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN).

Hanlon is attending the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Nursing and is currently in their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. She is currently completing year three of four to become a DNP-prepared psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

“This scholarship allowed me to prioritize my education and alleviate financial burden,” according to Hanlon. “This past year, I reduced my hours to part time to meet my clinical requirements throughout the week.

“I am fortunate to work at an organization that is flexible with my changing schedule and that provides scholarship opportunities like this one,” Hanlon adds. “I am grateful for the support of the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation and MEP as my educational pursuits are only possible through the generosity of such organizations. I hope that I may one day contribute to an organization in a similar fashion as there is a tremendous need for increased access to high quality psychiatric care.”

About MEP

MEP Health (MEP) was established in 1983 and has devoted itself to excellence in Emergency Medicine. MEP is a democratic, private practice group of 67 physicians and 50 physician assistants specializing in Emergency Medicine (EM).

MEP has been progressive with meeting the needs of the local health care system and community. We currently staff eight emergency departments and one urgent care in Southern Wisconsin 24 hours a day, involving care of over 135,000 patients per year. The variety of facilities offers unique opportunities for an outstanding working environment for a diverse group of the best emergency physicians.