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ConvenientMD Urgent Care, New England’s leading provider of compassionate, high-quality healthcare, is proud to congratulate the winners of their 2025 Scholarship Program. Twenty-five high school seniors across Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, who plan to pursue post-secondary education in healthcare, have been awarded $2,500, $1,000 and $500 scholarship awards.

“At ConvenientMD, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our communities, and that includes empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders,” said Gareth Dickens, founder, chairman, and CEO of ConvenientMD. “Through this scholarship program, we’re supporting students who are driven by a deep commitment to compassionate care and dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.”

The ConvenientMD 2025 Scholarship Program opened for two months in early March and received over 500 strong applications from high-school seniors dedicated to pursuing education across a variety of healthcare fields.

$2,500 Winners

Sophia Smalley, Sandwich Middle High School – Sandwich, MA

Kendra Megane Doko Mbele Prince, Deering High School – Portland, ME

Ryanna-kelly Musambai, Ludlow High School – Ludlow, MA

Jamalida Binti Mohammad Yunus, Nashua High School North – Nashua, NH

James Foss, Marshwood High School – South Berwick, ME

$1,000 Winners

Mary Morris, Ludlow High School – Ludlow, MA

Meghan Koenigsbauer, Windham High School – Windham, NH

Fiona Chau, Littleton High School – Littleton, NH

Ella Bartholomew, Old Rochester Regional High School – Mattapoisett, MA

Sophia Gaudiano, Bonny Eagle High School – Standish, ME

$500 Winners

Elle McCormack, GNB Regional Vocational Technical High School – New Bedford, MA

Sara Gaspard, Stevens High School – Claremont, NH

Sarah Lyford, Messalonskee High School – Oakland, ME

Madeline Polochick, Apponequet Regional High School – Lakeville, MA

Ava Anderson, Westbrook High School – Westbrook, ME

Ela Dias, Ludlow High School – Ludlow, MA

Elizabeth Batten, Liberty University Online Academy

Emily Mateo, Lynn English High School – Lynn, MA

Fallon Lawson, John Bapst Memorial High School – Bangor, ME

Gianna Rosa, Avon Middle High School – Avon, MA

Ivan Chan, Wellesley High School – Wellesley, MA

Molly Suitter, Hodgdon Middle High School – Hodgdon, ME

Sydney Libby, Ellsworth High School – Ellsworth, ME

Danica Martin, Gardiner Area High School – Gardiner, ME

Meghan McCarthy, Saint Thomas Aquinas – Dover, NH

ConvenientMD, New England’s leading urgent care provider, has once again demonstrated its commitment to community health through its annual Charity Flu Shot Program. This fall, ConvenientMD donated $37,225 to children’s health-focused organizations across Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, helping to improve the lives of local children and families.

“Our Charity Flu Shot Program is a meaningful extension of our commitment to make good health more convenient for all,” said Gareth Dickens, Co-Founder & CEO of ConvenientMD. “We are honored to support the incredible work of these organizations dedicated to life-changing care, comfort, and support for children and families. This donation reflects our shared dedication to fostering healthier, stronger communities across New England.”

During October and November, a portion of every flu shot administered—offered for free at ConvenientMD clinics in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts—was directed to children’s health-focused charities in each state. This year’s Charity Flu Shot Program is part of ConvenientMD’s broader commitment to improving access to healthcare while giving back to the communities it serves. Through the program, donations were made to nonprofits aligned with ConvenientMD’s mission of fostering better health and well-being for families across New England:

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Maine – $8,575

Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Maine received a donation of $8,575 to support its mission of providing comfort and care for families with pediatric patients. With locations in Bangor and Portland, Ronald McDonald House offers families private rooms and a supportive, home-like environment close to medical treatment facilities, easing the burdens that come with caring for a sick child.

The Boston House: Hope and Healing for Children with Cancer – $11,300

The Boston House received $11,300 to support its mission of providing families of children with cancer and serious blood disorders with a safe, welcoming environment during their treatment. There, families find comfort and support as they navigate the emotional and physical challenges of childhood cancer.

High Hopes Foundation of New Hampshire – $17,350

The High Hopes Foundation, a New Hampshire-based nonprofit received $17,350 to support its vital work of empowering chronically ill children in New Hampshire by providing life-enriching equipment, experiences, and support. This organization fosters greater independence, inclusion, and joy for children facing serious health challenges.

ConvenientMD returned in 2024 for another transformative mission to Tanzania.

Over their week in Ipalmwa, Tanzania, our eleven ConvenientMD members delivered information on maternal health and infant and child development, treated patients, shared clinical knowledge with Ipalmwa’s resident medical team members, participated in discussions around mental health, made home visits and so much more.

The mission’s impact extends far beyond the week-long trip. Education, farming and water filtration projects, access to healthcare, and health training will help strengthen the community for generations to come.

For many on the team, the experience was profoundly moving. One team member reflected, “Tanzania stole my heart forever,” while another described the trip as “indescribable and surreal,” noting the magical spirit of Ipalmwa and the rewarding nature of the work. Observing the community, volunteers were inspired by the independence and thriving children, underscoring the lasting difference that Global Volunteers and partners like ConvenientMD can make.

This mission exemplifies ConvenientMD’s ongoing commitment to supporting health, education, and sustainable community development around the world.