Pictured: l-r Chardonay Oliver is presented with the Murray S. Marsh Outstanding Student Award at the July 14, 2023 at UPMC Chautauqua Medical Laboratory Science Program graduation ceremonies by Kristin Melville, executive director, WCA Foundation.

The WCA Foundation awarded Chardonay Oliver, a recent graduate of UPMC Chautauqua Medical Laboratory Science Program with the Murray S. Marsh Outstanding Student Award at the school’s 2023 commencement ceremony. Named in memory of Murray S. Marsh, the former chief executive officer of WCA Hospital. The WCA Foundation works with all donors to ensure programs like the Medical Laboratory Science School is helping to assist students pursuing careers in medical specialties. Presented annually at the school’s graduation ceremony, the $500 scholarship helps graduates with licensure fees and other expenses incurred throughout their course work.

Kristin Melville, said, “The WCA Foundation is honored to support students and graduates like Ms. Oliver; they are medical professionals who will provide outstanding patient care in our community at UPMC Chautauqua.”

The WCA Foundation celebrates 41 years of supporting patient care, providing $10M in grant funds to WCA Hospital, and now UPMC Chautauqua. FMI: To donate or learn more, visit wcafoundationjamestown.org or contact their office located at Jones Health, 51 Glasgow Avenue, Jamestown, New York, 14702-0840, at 716-664-8665.