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At Dignity Health, we’ve grown alongside you and your family for generations with an unparalleled commitment to the health of our community. As the largest hospital system in Greater Sacramento, you’re never far from award-winning care, delivered by a team who believes in the healing power of humankindness.

• Mercy General Hospital (East Sacramento)

• Mercy Hospital of Folsom (Folsom)

• Mercy San Juan Medical Center (Carmichael)

• Methodist Hospital of Sacramento (South Sacramento)

• Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (Grass Valley)

• Woodland Memorial Hospital (Woodland)

We’re proud to have served as your health partner for decades. And we’re honored to continue supporting you in all the years to come. Learn more about us at DignityHealth.org/Sacramento.

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Sacramento Metro Chamber President/CEO Amanda Blackwood (left) receives Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award from Julie

Applications are due March 8. For information, visit saccoprobation. saccounty.gov.

40 Under 40

Sacramento Metro Chamber President/CEO Amanda Blackwood has received a national 2023 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award. The biennial awards recognize rising stars under 40 years old in the economic development industry.

The selection committee, made up of six economic development leaders and site selection consultants, evaluated nominations based on strong leadership, commitment and innovation in the workplace.

“I am very proud to serve as the voice of business for the greater Sacramento region and promote the importance of our work on a national stage,” says Blackwood, the first female president and CEO to serve full time in the 128year history of the Metro Chamber. For information, visit metrochamber.org.

Young Singers

The Sacramento Master Singers Scholarship for Young Choral Singers is now accepting applications.

Applicants must be 14 to 22 years old; from Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin or Amador counties; current or recent (within the last two years) members of their school choir, church choir or community choir; and show commitment to and leadership in the choral arts.

Applications are due March 18. Top applicants in each age category will be invited to an interview and feedback session April 8. One or more winners will be showcased at YouthSINGS! on April 20 at the McClatchy High School Auditorium. To apply, visit mastersingers.org, under “Get Involved.”

Safe Scholarships

SAFE Credit Union is offering $2,000 scholarships for 10 high school seniors continuing their education after graduation.

The scholarships are based on financial need, grade point average, a personal statement and letter of recommendation. To be eligible, applicants must attend schools in Alameda, Amador, Butte, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, Yolo or Yuba counties and be members of SAFE (or their parents or guardians are members of SAFE).

Scholarship recipients can use the funds at any university, college, community college or trade school. SAFE has awarded approximately $200,000 to students living in the 13 Northern California counties over the last 20 years. Applications are due March 15. To apply, visit safecu. org/2023scholarship.

Jessica Laskey can be reached at jessrlaskey@gmail.com. Submissions are due six weeks prior to the publication month. Previous columns can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n