Beaufort Memorial supports Beaufort County high schools with $17.5K sponsorship

As part of Beaufort Memorial’s commitment to educating local students about career opportunities in healthcare, the hospital has invested in a district-wide high school sponsorship with the Beaufort County School District (BCSD). 

Beaufort Memorial is giving $17,500 to the BCSD to support school activities and increase visibility for the one of the county’s largest employers at all six public high schools in the county. In addition to the funds being split between the district’s six high schools, Beaufort Memorial will provide career planning support and resources for high school classes, clubs and events. 

“As the community’s hospital, we are tasked with meeting the ever-growing needs for high-quality healthcare. Now, more than ever, that also means finding innovative ways to grow and develop the necessary staff,” said Russell Baxley, MHA, Beaufort Memorial president and CEO. “We’re excited to introduce high school students to the career opportunities in healthcare and offer training to equip them to be the next generation of caregivers.”

The nonprofit community hospital recently revamped its sponsorship program, focusing its resources and support to strategically invest in the future of the community. Including this sponsorship, Beaufort Memorial’s overall annual financial investment in the school district will be well over $25,000 including staff time, use of facilities and materials for both teachers and the students participating in Beaufort Memorial-sponsored programs. 

Baxley presented BCSD Career & Technical Education Director Karen Gilbert with the sponsorship check on March 11th, 2025.

“We appreciate Beaufort Memorial’s dedication to broadening our students’ horizons by introducing them to meaningful healthcare careers,” said Gilbert. “Not only is Beaufort Memorial innovative in their approach to workforce development, but it has also given our students the opportunity to get a jump-start on their healthcare careers, ultimately strengthening the healthcare pipeline in this community.”