Celebrating Our 2025 Healthcare Scholarship Recipients

At Perham Health, we believe that today’s students are tomorrow’s caregivers, innovators, and leaders. Each year, we’re proud to support aspiring healthcare professionals through our scholarship program. This commitment helps ensure a strong future for healthcare in our community by easing the financial burden for dedicated students.

Recently, five $1,000 scholarships were granted to high school seniors or post-secondary students living in the Perham Health service area, supporting their journey toward a degree in a healthcare-related field. These scholarships are a testament to our ongoing dedication to fostering local talent and building a robust healthcare workforce for the future.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients!

Lila Thorson

Lila Thorson – Henning High School

Lila plans to pursue nursing at the University of North Dakota. Her parents are Brooke Thorson and Matthew Thorson.

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Isabella Wimmer

Isabella Wimmer – Perham High School

Isabella is enrolled in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Her parents are Ashley Malcolm and Joshua Wimmer.

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Autumn Branchaud

Autumn Branchaud – Perham High School

Autumn will attend the University of North Dakota to study biology. Her parents are Cary Branchaud and Chris Branchaud.

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Kalyn Balbach

Kalyn Balbach – New York Mills High School

Kalyn will pursue nursing at Minnesota State University-Moorhead. Her parents are Melissa Becker and Timothy Balbach.

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Alayna Moe

Alayna Moe – Perham High School

Alayna will study nursing at Minnesota State University-Moorhead. Her parents are Melissa Moe and Trevor Moe.

We’re also proud to announce the recipient of the Sanford Health Network Scholarship, a $2,000 award jointly funded by Sanford Health and Perham Health. This scholarship honors individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in healthcare.

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Maggie Trites

Maggie Trites has been selected as this year’s recipient. She is currently attending the University of North Dakota, where she is pursuing a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Maggie is the daughter of Jodie Trites and Darin Trites.

We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students and wish them every success as they begin their journeys in healthcare. For more information about our scholarship program, visit perhamhealth.org/scholarship.