SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac
November 3, 2026
SSM Health donation supports future health care workforce through Moraine Park scholarships
$10,000 gift helps Moraine Park students pursue careers in health care
FOND DU LAC — SSM Health has donated $10,000 to support the Moraine Park Technical College Foundation’s health care scholarship program, which helps students pursue careers in health care.
“We are grateful to SSM Health for its support of students seeking degrees within our health sciences program. We offer more than 15 pathways to vital and rewarding careers within the health care industry,” said Alicia Mattingly, Moraine Park Foundation development officer. “These scholarships help students overcome financial barriers while preparing for roles that are essential to the health and well-being of our communities.”
As health care workforce shortages continue to affect communities across Wisconsin, Moraine Park Technical College plays an important role in preparing the next generation of skilled health care professionals for the region. Serving more than 15,000 students annually and graduating more than 1,300 students each year, the college helps address workforce needs in health care and other essential industries while strengthening the communities it serves.
“SSM Health understands how vital this next generation of clinicians is to our care delivery team. We appreciate the close partnership we have enjoyed with the Moraine Park Foundation to offer financial support through its scholarship program to support those who have chosen to devote themselves to serving the health care needs of our community,” said Nicole Gill, Vice President and Clinical Administrator for SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital/Ripon Community Hospital.
For more information about Moraine Park Foundation scholarships, visit morainepark.edu/scholarships.
About SSM Health in Wisconsin
Nationally recognized for quality and innovation, SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system working to advance health equity and empower all people to achieve their full potential.
SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services. The organization’s footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization.
In Wisconsin, SSM Health employs approximately 12,000 people dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health’s Mission: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.” For more information, visit ssmhealth.com or find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
About Moraine Park Technical College
At Moraine Park Technical College, our communities have the opportunity to reimagine what technical education looks like. With locations in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, Horicon and West Bend, Moraine Park serves more than 15,000 students each year from all walks of life, each with unique educational goals and career pathways in mind.
As a leader in Wisconsin’s higher education landscape, the Moraine Park is committed to transforming the perception of technical education–highlighting the immense local value and the endless paths to personal and professional success it provides. With a legacy of more than 100 years, Moraine Park proves that Tech is Timeless.
Learn more at morainepark.edu.
