Auxiliary

The Auxiliary to Windham Hospital (AWH), established in 1933, has played an integral part in daily activities at the Hospital.

For nearly 80 years, its members have fostered goodwill in the community, sponsored fund-raising events throughout the year, volunteered in the Coffee and Gift Shops, and served the Hospital in countless ways. Multiple Auxilians have celebrated 50 years of service to Windham Hospital.

Auxiliary Assisted Funded Projects

  • Renovations in the Greer Unit
  • The family waiting room on the 4th floor
  • The radiology dressing room
  • The provision of recycling bins for the Hospital
  • Purchase of an infant scale in OB and a blanket warmer in CCU

Funds for these important enhancements were garnered through the annual Wine & Spirits Tasting, Recognition Tea, Autumn Gala, Holiday Bazaar, and special vendor sales, as well as receipts from the Coffee and Gift Shops. 

Additionally, the AWH purchases fabric for the Red Blanket Initiative (a program identifying patients at risk for falls), provides magazine subscriptions for waiting rooms throughout the Hospital, sponsors the breakfast for Go Red for Women, and supports other Hospital initiatives. One very successful program funded by the Auxiliary is the Annual Student Scholarship--each year, the Auxiliary awards $1000 scholarships to two local students embarking on careers in healthcare.

Anne L. Card Scholarship

Windam Hospital Staff

In keeping with our mission to support educational programs, to promote the interests of Windham Hospital, and to honor long-time Hospital volunteer Anne L. Card, the scholarship assists staff members of Windham Hospital who are entering or pursuing a degree in nursing, allied health, or other health care profession at an accredited college, university or technical school. One scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,500 to a selected staff member of Windham Hospital. The scholarship is a one-time award, paid directly to the recipient’s institution of higher learning, to be applied toward tuition only.

In order to qualify for consideration, the staff member must meet the following criteria:

  • Entering or pursuing a degree or certification in nursing, allied health, or other health care profession;
  • Be employed by Hartford Healthcare and work at Windham Hospital; and
  • Able to use the Award during the 2022-2023 academic year.

In order to apply for consideration, the staff member must:

  • Complete and sign the scholarship application form;
  • Enclose a letter of recommendation from your supervisor;
  • Enclose a brief statement (150 words or less) about your personal and professional goals as well as your reason for applying for the scholarship; and
  • Enclose a verification of the Student Status form signed by the dean or designee of the educational institution you are attending or will attend.

Mail all requested items to:

Anne L. Card Memorial Scholarship
Attn:  Rebecca Putnam
Windham Hospital
112 Mansfield Avenue
Willimantic, CT 06226 

Applications, letters of recommendations, transcript, etc. must be postmarked and/or received by May 17, 2022 The selection of the scholarship recipient will be made by the Windham Hospital Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship applications may be obtained from the following sources:

Recipients will be contacted by phone by June 10, 2022. Payment will then be made directly to the school the staff member is attending for the following academic year (2022-2023). A photo of the recipient will be taken at the time of presentation.

2022 Staff Scholarship Application Information

2022 Staff Scholarship Application Form

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High School Students

In keeping with our mission to support educational programs, to promote the interests of Windham Hospital, and to honor long-time Hospital volunteer Anne L. Card, the scholarship assists members of our community in furthering their education in the field of healthcare. Through the scholarship program, area students are encouraged to consider health care careers. The committee will award one scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to a selected secondary school senior in the Windham Hospital service area who is planning to enter a full-time course of study in a healthcare field, excluding Veterinary Medicine. The scholarship is a one-time award, paid directly to the recipient’s institution of higher learning, to be applied toward tuition only.

In order to qualify for consideration, the student must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a graduating senior of the Class of 2022 and a resident of the towns within our service area: Andover, Ashford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Colchester, Columbia, Coventry, Eastford, Franklin, Hampton, Hebron, Lebanon, Mansfield, Scotland, Sprague, Tolland, Willington and Windham;
  • Plan to pursue a career in health care, (other than veterinarian), in a nursing school, college or other accredited institution; and
  • Have demonstrated outstanding scholastic and community service commitment.

In order to apply for consideration, the student must:

  • Complete a scholarship application form (which must be signed by a parent or guardian);
  • Enclose one letter of recommendation from a current teacher or counselor;
  • Enclose one letter of recommendation from a non-family member; and
  • Enclose your most recent secondary school transcript.

Mail all requested items to:

Anne L. Card Memorial Scholarship
Attn:  Rebecca Putnam
Windham Hospital
112 Mansfield Avenue
Willimantic, CT 06226 

Applications, letters of recommendations, transcript, etc. must be postmarked and/or received by May 17, 2022.  The selection of the scholarship recipient will be made by the Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship applications may be obtained from the following sources:

Recipients will be contacted by phone or mail by June 10, 2022. Payment will then be made directly to the school the student is attending for the following academic year (2022-2023).

A representative of the committee will award the scholarship at the Hospital. A photo of the recipient will be taken at the time of presentation, if possible, for publicity purposes.

2022 High School Scholarship Application Information

2022 High School Scholarship Application Form

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