MANTECA, Calif. –  Scholarship application packets are now available at Doctors Hospital of  Manteca’s front desk in the Main Lobby.  Completed applications must be returned to the Auxiliary by Friday, April 14, 2006.

Scholarship applications are open to Students pursuing a career in the healthcare profession who have completed at least one year of college or university studies by June 2006.  Applicants must be graduates of Manteca or Ripon Unified School Districts.

Students who qualify may apply for scholarships from year to year.  At this time, scholarship amounts have not been determined.

Questions can be directed to the Auxiliary Scholarship Chairperson, Earl Pimentel, at 209-823-3111 x 8612 or 209-823-1050.

Doctors Hospital of Manteca is part of Tenet California.  Doctors Hospital of Manteca opened its doors in 1962 as a 28-bed, 41 employee, nine physician rural community hospital in the heart of California’s Central Valley.  Over the years, the hospital expanded services to keep pace with the needs of a rapidly growing community.  A multi-million dollar addition and upgrade construction project increased the hospital’s capacity to 73 beds.  One of the largest businesses in the community, Doctors Hospital now has more than 375 employees and a medical staff of 160 physicians.  While maintaining small-town comfort, Doctors Hospital of Manteca offers many advanced services.  Private patient rooms, expanded and enhanced imaging services, emergency, pharmacy, ICU/CCU and obstetrical services are designed for the care and comfort of our patients.

Doctors Hospital of Manteca is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.  To learn more about Doctors Hospital of Manteca, visit our website, www.doctorsmanteca.com.

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