Jessica Hanson, graduate of Wareham High School, received the Ronna Santoro scholarship for $1,000 from the Tobey Hospital Guild at a reception held at Salerno's Function Hall in Onset on May 24.

Hanson will use the scholarship as she attends Springfield College to pursue a degree in health studies.

The Tobey Hospital Guild awarded a total of 3 scholarships worth $3,000 to regional high school seniors entering college in the fall to pursue a career in health care.

The other 2012-2013 Tobey Hospital Guild Winners were Madison Costa, a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School, and Jessica Daffinee, a graduate of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School.

This year one of the scholarships was awarded in memory of Ronna Santoro, past president of the Tobey Guild. The awards were presented by Tobey Hospital Guild Scholarship Chairperson Josephine Praino.

The Tobey Hospital Guild is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to render service to Tobey Hospital, its tax-exempt subsidiaries, its patients and to assist in promoting the health and welfare of the community. The Guild raises money throughout the year by hosting various fundraisers. They also run the Tobey hospital gift shop with all proceeds going toward Tobey Hospital.

Joining the Guild is a great way to become involved in your community hospital. Members serve as ambassadors to the community on behalf of the hospital. For more information or to join, please call 508-291-3453.