Forgivable Health Care Education Loans Available

The North Pine Area Hospital District has long been a cornerstone of rural health care, serving our community with a commitment to local access to quality health care. Recognizing the growing challenge of recruiting health care professionals, we introduced a program as innovative as it is practical: forgivable health care education loans.

Loans are available for either a 2- or 4-year college program, one-year technical course or health care accreditation program. The recipient of the loan must agree to work after graduation for a health care provider within the Hospital District territory for a period of four years. The loan is forgiven if the borrower fulfills the requirements of the Health Care Education Loan Forgiveness Program. A maximum of $7,000 per year is allowed by law for no more than four years.

This initiative was designed with a clear purpose—to address the shortage of health care workers in the region by investing directly in its residents. Seven people have completed their education as Paramedics, RNs, Radiology Technology, Hospital Administration and Psychiatric Nurse. Currently two more are pursuing their advanced health care education.

To Apply: Email Kris Sundberg at Kristine_sundberg@hotmail.com or go to the website

www.PineHospitalDistrict.com to get the application.