April 12, 2026 – The John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation recently awarded Jody Wheeler a $1,000 scholarship as she works to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) at National University, Fresno.
Wheeler is currently a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) at John C. Fremont Hospital’s Ewing Wing. The Ewing Wing is a top-rated, 24-bed skilled nursing facility, providing 24-hour nursing, long-term care, and rehab services in a homelike environment.
Wheeler is learning a great deal through her studies to become a BSN. This new knowledge allows her to better serve Ewing Wing residents and the community.
“The level of teamwork at the Ewing Wing is outstanding,” said Wheeler. “Everyone collaborates to provide the best care possible. I look forward to seeing our residents every day.”
“I have been an LVN for 21 years,” Wheeler continued. “I want to be able to do more for our community and our residents. Earning a BSN will help me achieve this. We have the best patients here in Mariposa at the Ewing Wing and I want to increase my skills to serve them even better.”
The JCF Hospital Foundation offers Training Scholarships to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and work quality of District staff and community health workers to provide the most exemplary service to people either served by the John C. Fremont Healthcare District or residing within the District.
The Foundation has reached the maximum amount of training scholarships allowed in its fiscal 2025-2026 budget. The program will reopen in July 2026.
“Congratulations to Jody Wheeler and all of the incredible awardees for this fiscal year,” said Heather Bernikoff, JCF Hospital Foundation President.
Additional Healthcare District winners this fiscal year include Savannah Dent, a respiratory therapist who is working towards a four-year Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree and Rose Brochini, a registered nurse, who is in a bridge program to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
“While we are making investments in Healthcare District medical staff, they are making investments into their community by advancing their skills,” said Bernikoff. “That’s a win for everyone.”
The JCF Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities by working together to achieve mutual health goals. The Foundation’s philanthropic partnerships with John C. Fremont Healthcare District and the communities it serves span over 40 years.
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Source & photo: John C. Fremont Healthcare District
