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TORONTO – February 19, 2024, Lifemark Health Group is pleased to announce Iman Yarow and Jessalyn McNeil as the recipients of this year’s Lifemark Scholarships for Black and Indigenous Students! Iman is pursuing their Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Toronto, while Jessalyn is working towards their Masters in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta.
The Lifemark Scholarships for Black and Indigenous Students were created to support diversity within the occupational therapy and physiotherapy professions. These scholarships reflect efforts to address existing barriers and challenges and increase accessibility to the healthcare profession for underrepresented communities.
The annual scholarships are available to students from our Black and Indigenous communities and provide financial support in the form of a $5,000 award for those pursuing post-secondary learning in a recognized Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Masters program in Canada.
“Iman’s dedication to the field of physiotherapy and commitment to excellence, and Jessalyn’s passion and drive to contribute positively to their community, have distinguished them as exceptional candidates for this award,” shared Estela Vázquez Pérez, Director, Employee Experience, Lifemark Health Group.
About Lifemark Health Group
Lifemark Health Group is a Canadian leader in community healthcare, workplace health and wellness and medical assessment services. With over 20 years of service excellence, Lifemark Health Group is a comprehensive and trusted health provider with 3 million patient visits annually, and employs over 5,000 highly trained clinicians, medical experts and team members.
As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through movement. Lifemark's commitment to health and wellness extends beyond patient care, to the entire team, as evidenced through an award-winning culture.
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Lifemark Health Group
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