BF's Kelly awarded Eileen Austin Neal Scholarship

Springfield Hospital's 12th annual Eileen Austin Neal RN Nursing Scholarship of $1,000 was awarded to Hannah Kelly of Bellows Falls to attend Endicott College.

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2017-07-15 / Local Kelly awarded Eileen Austin Neal Scholarship Roger Neal presents the nursing scholarship award to Hannah Kelly at Springfield Hospital. (Courtesy) Roger Neal, husband of the late Eileen Austin Neal RN, presents the nursing scholarship award to Hannah Kelly at Springfield Hospital. (Courtesy) SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — Springfield Hospital's 12th annual Eileen Austin Neal RN Nursing Scholarship of $1,000 was awarded to Hannah Kelly of Bellows Falls to attend Endicott College. Kelly, a Bellows Falls Union High School graduate, believes that “becoming a nurse will allow me to help and comfort families as they go through a hard time in their lives.” In her application, she wrote, “Nursing is an exciting field of study and I cannot wait to get started.” Eileen Austin Neal was a registered nurse at Springfield Hospital for 64 years, retiring in 2005. She was the first recipient of the hospital’s George F. Leland Community Health Award in 2003. In 2004, the hospital established the Eileen Austin Neal Spirit of Nursing Award, given to a staff nurse, in recognition of her many years of dedicated service. Upon her death in February 2006, at the request of Eileen’s family, Springfield Hospital established the nursing scholarship fund in her name with gifts received in her memory. “Springfield Hospital is a better place for Eileen having worked here,” said Larry Kraft, director of development. “This scholarship continues her positive influence on both nursing and our community.”