b'2025 ERMC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTThe Eaton Rapids Medical Center (ERMC) Foundation iscontinue learning and growing in the field, he said.proud to announce Liam Boomer as the recipient of itsLiam is actively involved in the Student Nurses 2025 scholarship. Liam has been awarded $1,000 toAssociation at NMU and has completed over 30 hours of support his continued education in the medical field. community service. I believe healthcare extends beyond Liam is currently pursuing a degree in nursing atdirect patient care, it is about advocacy, education, and Northern Michigan University (NMU), with a minor incommunity support. I am committed to engaging with Biology. and uplifting my community, whether through volunteer work, public health initiatives, or mentoring future Healthcare is more than just a profession to me, itnursing students, he added.is a calling shaped by personal experiences and aIn recognition of his outstanding care and clinical commitment to serving others, said Liam. I havejudgment, Liam received the Clinical Excellence Award witnessed firsthand the impact that compassionatefrom the NMU Nursing Department.nurses have on patients and families. Both of my grandparents passed away from cancer, and my fatherHis long-term goal is to become a Certified Registered is currently battling the disease. Throughout theseNurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Becoming a CRNA will allow experiences, it was the nurses who provided the mostme to combine my passion for critical care with my consistent and compassionate care. Their dedication,commitment to advancing patient safety and comfort empathy, and expertise inspired my passion for nursingduring surgical procedures, said Liam.and my desire to make a difference in the lives ofIn addition to his academic and professional patients and their loved ones. achievements, Liam is a member of the NMU Swim and During his breaks from school, Liam works at ERMCDive team and participates in the Green Athletics Club, in the Emergency Department as a Patient Carewhere he works to promote sustainability and reduce Technician. waste within the athletic department.This role has strengthened my ability to remain calmEach year, the ERMC Foundation awards a $1,000 under pressure, communicate effectively with patientsscholarship to a high school senior or undergraduate and medical teams, and provide compassionate care tostudent pursuing a degree in a healthcare-related individuals facing medical crises. Each shift in the ERfield. The scholarship aims to support local students reaffirms my commitment to nursing and my drive toin their journey toward a career in healthcare.INVESTING IN THE HEALTH OF YOUR COMMUNITY2024 Annual Appeal 2025 Golf OutingOther donations$31,620 $37,000 $30,850 Donate today!'