Hernando County Continuity of Care Council and ATA College Launch Nursing Persistence Program with Funds from 2nd Annual Senior Prom

MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cate Manley, Corporate Development | cmanley@metisholdings.net
Date: October 20, 2025
Hernando County Continuity of Care Council and ATA College Launch Nursing Persistence Program with Funds from 2nd Annual Senior Prom
Hernando County, FL — The Hernando County Continuity of Care Council (H4C) is proud to announce the co-establishment of the ATA College – Spring Hill Nursing Persistence Program, created to provide support for nursing students who need assistance due to life circumstances that may arise during their program, so they will continue and complete their studies.
This new program, developed in partnership with ATA College, Spring Hill, will be funded through proceeds from H4C’s 2nd Annual Senior Prom Fundraiser, taking place on October 22, 2025. The Senior Prom is a free and unforgettable evening designed to honor the county’s older adults while also investing in the future of healthcare in the community.
The Nursing Persistence Program directly addresses the financial and personal challenges that can prevent students from completing their education. By helping students cross the finish line, the program strengthens the local healthcare workforce pipeline and ensures more qualified nurses are available to serve Hernando County.
“This is a milestone moment for our council and our community,” said Christina Blum, President of H4C. “The Nursing Persistence Program represents our commitment to celebrating our seniors while supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals who will care for them and countless others.”
Event Details

• What: 2nd Annual Senior Prom (Benefiting the ATA College Nursing Persistence Program)
• When: October 22, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

H4C and ATA College will work together to award Nursing Persistence Program funds to students in need, beginning with proceeds raised from this year’s Senior Prom. The goal is to create a sustainable, annual program that continues to improve nursing student retention and healthcare career placement rates across Hernando County. H4C challenges other businesses and people with a heart for caregivers to meet the challenge to support this program.
ATA College – Spring Hill, recently named 2025 Small Business of the Year by the Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, is proud to partner in this meaningful effort to support future nurses and strengthen local healthcare.
Contacts
For education sponsorships, media inquiries, or to support the Nursing Persistence Program:
Cate Manley, Corporate Development | cmanley@metisholdings.net | 816-591-8066
To schedule a tour of ATA College – Spring Hill or to explore workforce partnerships and student enrollment:
Don Webb, Executive Director | dwebb@ata.edu | 352-684-3007 ext. 2122
To support the Senior Prom and other H4C initiatives:
Christina Blum, President, Hernando County Continuity of Care Board | christineblum@naturecoasthomecare.com | 352-694-1087