Provided by The Hospice Foundation of Greater St. Louis and St. John's Mercy Hospice, this scholarship honors Dr. John. B. Shapleigh, II, founder of the St. Luke’s Hospice and former Medical Director of St. John's Mercy Hospice. As a pioneer and noted authority in the field of hospice care in the St. Louis Community, Dr. Shapleigh has dedicated his life to the advancement of hospice care and the enhancement of its profile in the medical community. With this scholarship we seek to honor his legacy by supporting a new generation of medical professionals to develop deeper understanding of, and commitment to, hospice care.

The scholarship is open for all applicants, and is awarded annually to any individual currently undertaking, or planning to undertake higher education in the field of healthcare/medicine, with special emphasis on hospice care.

Former Recipients of the Shapleigh Scholarship:

2008
The 2008 John B. Shapleigh II scholarship was awarded to Shawna Hemsath, Debi Little and Tammy Moehsmer. Shawna, Debi and Tammy are all current St. John’s Mercy Hospice co-workers who are currently studying for their RN certification to develop their career in hospice care. Debi writes: “I love my job and am very proud of what I do…I believe hospice is my calling and the more education I have, the more I feel I can help my patients.”

2007
The 2007 John B. Shapleigh II scholarship was awarded to Gayle Heady, Lisa Howard, Jill Sauer and Felicia Woodson. Gayle is a hospice volunteer working towards certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a career in hospice care. Lisa is a current St. John’s Mercy Hospice LPN, working towards her RN certification. Jill is a St. John’s Mercy Medical Center employee in Oncology and Palliative Care who is working towards her MSN. Felicia is a LPN with the St. John’s Mercy Palliative Care team, who is working towards her RN certification.

2006
The 2006 John B. Shapleigh II scholarship was awarded to Jennifer Dunn. Jennifer was studying for her Masters Degree in Social Work, and undertaking her practicum with BJC Hospice. She is the daughter of our Washington Intake Nurse Mary Dunn, and aims to follow her Mom into a career as a hospice carer.

2005
The 2005 John B. Shapleigh II scholarship was awarded to Carol McFee. Carol is a St. John’s Mercy Hospice Home Health Aide who is studying for her RN certification. She continues to work full time with hospice as she undertakes her studies.

2005 Scholarship recipient Carol McFee, with Dr. John B. Shapleigh, II

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