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American Heart Association offering scholarships to minority women

By Shelia M. Poole
Sept 28, 2011

Minorities are disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease, yet fewer count among medical school graduates.

The American Heart Association, in partnership with Macy's and as part of its "Go Red For Women" awareness campaign, is  offering scholarships to multicultural women interested in healthcare careers.

Sixteen women will each receive a $2,500 scholarship to help them in their studies. The program is designed to increase the diversity among nursing and medical students and increase cultural competence in healthcare.

For information go to: www.GoRedForWomen.org/GoRedScholarship.

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