MANCHESTER— At ECPC, our mission has always been to invest in the next generation of healthcare leaders, those who are not only academically driven but also deeply committed to building healthier, more equitable communities. Today, we’re proud to introduce the 2025 ECPC Scholarship recipients, each awarded $2,500 toward the college of their choice.

Each year, ECPC selects one graduating senior from a half dozen local high schools in the communities we serve. All recipients plan to pursue degrees in health-related fields, ranging from nursing and medicine to healthcare administration and public health. This program reflects our belief that the health of our communities includes the pursuit of constant growth through education.

Amiya Hing —  A graduate of Waterbury Career Academy, Amiya will be attending Central Connecticut State University to pursue a degree in Nursing. She dreams of becoming a Labor and Delivery Nurse, where she can be a steady, compassionate presence during one of life’s most transformative moments. Amiya is also passionate about maternal health advocacy, with a long-term vision to champion systemic improvements in how care is delivered to women and families.

Chauncey Ruiz — Chauncey, a graduate of Holyoke High School in Massachusetts, will head to Western New England University to study Exercise Science and Business. With entrepreneurial energy and a heart for community, Chauncey hopes to one day open a health and training business in his hometown—an initiative centered on empowerment, preventative care, and reinvestment in Holyoke’s wellbeing.

Iya Abdou — A graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Waterbury, Iya will be joining Boston University on the pre-med track, majoring in Biology. She is inspired to become a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, driven by a desire to care for young patients and support families through critical medical journeys. Iya also envisions using her future role to advance health equity, especially in the realms of women’s and children’s health.

Joarsis Hernandez — Joarsis graduated from Waterbury Arts Magnet School and will be attending the University of Connecticut to study Biological Sciences. She aspires to become a Neurosurgeon, blending scientific precision with deep human connection. Joarsis is determined to be the kind of provider who listens, informs, and empowers each patient with clarity and compassion.

Mah Noor — A graduate of Rockville High School in Vernon, Mah will pursue a Nursing degree at Connecticut State Community College, Capital. Her goal is to become an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Mah is particularly drawn to the emotional dimensions of care, striving to be a provider who offers not just medical expertise, but heartfelt understanding in moments of vulnerability.

Ohanna Boahen — Ohanna, who graduated from Manchester High School, will attend Howard University to pursue a degree in Health Management. With aspirations in Health Administration, Ohanna is focused on improving the patient experience in hospital settings. She believes that warmth, hospitality, and operational excellence go hand in hand in delivering the kind of care families deserve.

These six students embody the spirit of the ECPC Scholarship: resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference. We are proud to support their academic journeys and even prouder to imagine the positive impact they will have on the future of healthcare.

Congratulations to the 2025 ECPC Scholarship recipients!
We can’t wait to see where your paths lead.

Eastern Connecticut Pathology Consultants is honored to expand its sponsorship support for the beloved Manchester Road Race, held each year on Thanksgiving.

The race is a proud local tradition in the greater Manchester area. This year, the practice has elevated its support as one of two presenting sponsors of the Ray Crothers Blood Drive, held each year in conjunction with the race. Since its inception nearly four decades ago, the blood drive has collected more than 8,200 pints of blood. Just last year, the event set a new record for a single year, collecting 372 pints benefiting 1,116 patients in need of blood, plasma and platelets.

For the ECPC team, supporting both events represents our strong investment in the health and wellbeing of the patients and communities we serve.

This year’s road race kicks off at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. The blood drive will be held the next day, Friday, Nov. 29th, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Manchester High School gymnasium. Everyone who donates a pint of blood will receive a free race T-shirt.

Learn more about the Ray Crothers Blood Drive.

Learn more about the Manchester Road Race.

MANCHESTER – Clinicians and staff from ECPC donated their time and support this summer to make a childhood literacy event an overwhelming success for local youth.

“ECPC is happy to contribute, in any way possible, to the development of literacy and learning skills in the children of the community,” said Dr. Dennis O’Neill, ECPC president.

The Read to Grow Bookmobile event drew 140 children to Wadell Elementary School on Aug. 7. The income-based Summer Camp program allowed children to choose an age- and language-appropriate book to keep. The children had the opportunity to read their new books to Manchester Mayor Moran.

In addition, ECPC donated individual string bags filled with back-to-school supplies for all participating children. Pet therapy dogs, provided by Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN), were also on-site.

ECHN is a long-time supporter of the Read to Grow “Books for Babies” program, which provides literacy training for new parents in its Family Birthing Center.

“Books for Babies is such an enhancement to the nurturing, patient-centered care parents receive in our Family Birthing Center,” said Deborah Weymouth, president and CEO of ECHN and Waterbury Health. “Extending more literacy opportunities to the community with the bookmobile is an initiative we’re very proud to be a part of.”

MANCHESTER — ECPC celebrated the achievements of six local seniors with our 2024 ECPC Scholarship awards, now in its third year.

ECPC selects one senior each from a half dozen local high schools in the communities we serve. Each scholarship award is $2,500 and can be used toward the college of the student’s choice. All recipients plan to pursue a degree in a health-related field, which may include nursing, medicine, healthcare administration and other related specialties.

At ECPC, we view ourselves as being closely connected to the communities where we practice. We recognize that the health of our community includes the pursuit of constant growth through education.

We are proud of this year’s recipients and wish them the best of luck as they prepare for college in the fall. Please join us in recognizing these local students:

High Schools in Waterbury, CT:

• Nicole Montalvo from Waterbury Arts Magnet School, who will study Nursing at UConn
• Madelyn Kieras from John F. Kennedy High, who will study Nursing at Merrimack College
• Hauwa Mukhtar from Crosby High, who will study Nursing at Southern Connecticut State University

Rockville High School in Vernon, CT:

• Alina Naheed, who will study Health Care Management at UConn 

Manchester High School in Manchester, CT:

• Jakob Smyth, who will study Nursing at Western Carolina University

Holyoke High School in Holyoke, MA:

• Alivia Kaifer, who will study Biology at Northeastern

The potential career paths identified by these outstanding students include nursing, pediatric nursing, radiology and medicine.