561 Fleming Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
(828) 233-2700

Funds & ProgramsCircle of Caring

At the heart of Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Circle of Caring Scholarship Program is a vision shared by the hospital’s physicians: to inspire and support the career growth of their own employees. 

UNC Health Pardee Chief of Staff Dr. Joel Callahan, the program’s chief visionary, and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Gregory McCarty have worked hand-in-hand with the Foundation and administration to bring their idea to life – to provide Pardee’s workforce with opportunities for continuous education and professional development ultimately enhancing the quality of care provided to the community.

What began as a concept in 2023 has grown into a fully developed scholarship program, with strong support from donors and hospital staff. 

While Dr. Callahan and Dr. McCarty championed the Circle of Caring, they quickly say that the program has been a collaborative effort involving the entire Pardee team. With the support of Pardee’s administration and the Foundation, the Circle of Caring continues expanding its reach.

Learn more about how this program began and how it makes a different in the lives of Pardee teammates aspiring to advance their growth and career in the field of healthcare with Pardee.

How to Participate:

Most donations to the Circle of Caring come through bi-weekly payroll contributions from Pardee employees. However, those outside the payroll can support the program through one-time or recurring gifts via the Foundation’s online donation link. Every contribution helps further the goal of providing Pardee employees with the resources they need to continue offering outstanding care to the community.

In addition to the time and talents they provide each day, we are deeply grateful when UNC Health Pardee physicians, physician assistants and family nurse practitioners choose to support  the Circle of Caring Scholarship Program

The payroll deduction form below is for providers of UNC Health Pardee.


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Contact Us to Be Part of What’s Next:

Pardee Hospital Foundation
561 Fleming Street
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-233-2700
[email protected]

Andrew Schmidt

Andrew Schmidt joined Pardee Hospital Foundation in November 2023 as a Donor Engagement Officer. Andrew began his career in fundraising at his alma mater, Sewanee: The University of the South, as an assistant director in charge of reunions and volunteers, working on milestone giving campaigns as well as alumni engagement and stewardship events. Andrew holds a BA in Philosophy from Sewanee and recently earned a MA in Applied Arts & Sciences from the Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Andrew previously served the Henderson Country community as an Advancement Analyst at nearby Kanuga Conference Center, where he was responsible for donor database administration, prospect research, and raising funds in support of a $15M capital campaign centered on a comprehensive renovation of the then-47-year-old Kanuga Lake Inn. Andrew looks forward to helping advance the mission of UNC Health and Pardee Hospital Foundation across the Western North Carolina region, and particularly in Transylvania County. When he’s not out and about visiting with donors, you can usually find Andrew scampering around DuPont and Pisgah with his wife, Sara, preschool-age son, Arthur, and new-born son, Rhodes.