Scholarships to 85 Students Pursuing Careers in Healthcare
Thursday's event was the latest in the Foundation's decades-long mission to encourage and support the newest generation of healthcare professionals. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships.
'The event was more than a celebration of achievement—it was a tribute to the passion and purpose it takes to pursue a calling in healthcare,' said Sunitha Reddy, Executive Director. 'These scholars are the reason this Foundation exists. Through their commitment to serve, they carry forward a legacy grounded in compassion, access, and hope.'
This year's scholarship recipients ranged in age from 16 to 54, including high school students overcoming adversity and single mothers returning to school. A record number of applications were received in 2025, reflecting both increased need and interest in healthcare careers.
'You've chosen a path in healthcare, a path that demands knowledge, compassion, and resilience,' said Sunitha Reddy. 'As you care for others, never forget that your journey is part of a greater legacy, one rooted in service and driven by the belief that every patient deserves to be seen, heard, and healed.'
Among the recipients was Tiffany Bogan, who shared her powerful personal journey. Born with neonatal abstinence syndrome and placed in foster care, she later survived Hurricane Katrina and faced continued hardship from addiction and loss in her family.
"I'm not here because everything went right—I'm here because I never gave up,' Bogan said. 'I've built this future from the ground up, and I plan to use it to serve others as a doctor, shaped by struggle and led by love."
The keynote address was delivered by Karyl James, Chief Nursing Officer at Desert Valley Hospital, who spoke on perseverance, purpose, and service in healthcare.
'As you stand at the crossroads of your journey in healthcare, remember that your path is not just about the destination—it's about the lives you touch, the lessons you learn, and the growth you experience along the way,' she said.
Founded in 1989 by Dr. Prem Reddy, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Prime Healthcare, the Foundation supports scholarships, health education, public health programs, and community clinics locally and globally.
The list of speakers and presenters included:
Sunitha Reddy, MBA, MPH, FACHE, Executive Director of the Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation
Dr. Venkamma Reddy, Co-Founder of the Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation
Karyl James, DNP, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at Desert Valley Hospital
Tiffany Bogan, 2025 Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation Scholarship recipient
Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor, Victorville
Representatives and citations from the offices of U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte, State Senator Suzette Valladares, and Assemblyman Tom Lackey
Marie Langley, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Desert Valley Medical Group
The High Desert is designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area, with many recipients expressing a commitment to serve locally. To address physician shortages across the Inland Empire, Dr. Reddy and the Foundation helped establish the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) with a contribution exceeding $80 million. CUSM graduated its first class of 62 physicians in 2022, many of whom plan to serve the region.
About the Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation
The Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation, founded by Dr. Prem Reddy and his family, has donated millions in support of health education, college scholarships, public healthcare education, and free community clinics. On a global level, the foundation supports Samaritan's Purse by donating equipment used in clinics in poverty-stricken regions around the world. The foundation also funds clean water initiatives, childhood vaccinations programs, educational grants, new medical clinics, and medical missions. For more information, visit www.premreddy.com.
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