Scholarship program announced to attract more doctors to Eastern Kentucky

A Medicaid managed-care provider will donate $180,000 to fund up to 30 scholarships aimed at getting more doctors and nurses to Eastern Kentucky.

WellCare of Kentucky announced the program Monday in Hazard.

The scholarships will be aimed at increasing the number of doctors and nurses in primary care and psychiatry, according to a news release.

CLICK HERE to read more about the scholarship program at Kentucky.com.