T.J. Regional Health Donates $5,000 to ECHS Allied Health

L-R: Alex Jane Massey, Allied Health instructor, Supt. Brian Alexander, and T.J. Regional CEO Neil Thornbury.

Edmonson Voice Report:
Edmonson County High School Allied Health career pathway received a $5,000 donation from T.J. Regional Health yesterday, the school announced.

CEO of T.J. Regional Health, Neil Thornbury, presented the check to school personnel, which will allow the program to purchase phlebotomy chairs as well as storage cabinets. The new equipment will be installed in the new Allied Health Lab, which is on schedule to be ready in the summer of 2024.

Mr. Thornbury spoke to the Acute Care Basic Skills class about career pathways and job opportunities. Matt Gumm, with Alliance Corporation, worked to coordinate between Edmonson County Schools and T.J. Regional Health to secure the donation for ECHS.

Students, faculty, and administration with honorary check from T.J. Regional.

"We started the Allied Health Program in the 2021-2022 school year, and were able to get the program up and running," said Callie Beliles, Director of Facilities and Safety for Edmonson County Schools. "The new facility, which will open in the 2024-2025 school year, will allow even more opportunities under the leadership of Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Culbreth and Mr. Williams."

"Our superintendent, Board of Education, principals, and teachers could not be more grateful for businesses that invest in our students," she added.