On June 10, we honored the 2025 Eugene Oriol Memorial Scholarship winners at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. The celebration reflects our promise to the Wachusett community: “Our family taking care of yours.”
Meet the Winners
Community Scholarship – Cassina Pingitore
Cassina, a Wachusett Regional graduate, will pursue a Physician Assistant degree. She explains, “Science and service give my life purpose, and healthcare unites them.”
Team Scholarship – Lishu Peng, CNA
Lishu serves patients in our Wachusett Respiratory Care Unit. She is advancing from CNA to RN so she can advocate even more for every patient’s recovery.
Why These Scholarships Matter
These awards help talented people grow while staying local. That means better care for Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling, Boylston, West Boylston, and Worcester. It also builds a stronger workforce ready for future health challenges.
Nathan Oriol, MBA, NHA, President of the Oriol Foundation, notes:
“Education transforms passion into professional excellence, and excellence serves every neighbor.”
Get Involved
You can share in this mission:
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Volunteer at our annual Health & Wellness Expo.
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Donate to fund next year’s scholarships.
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Join a caregiver or grief support group.
Together, we lift the entire region.
Looking Ahead: Building Healthier Futures Across Wachusett
Applications for the 2026 Eugene Oriol Memorial Scholarships open in January. Follow our blog and social channels for details, and keep shaping healthcare close to home.
