Kudos once again to the Gazette and Peter Brannen for writing and printing the informative article about the Rural Scholars study concerning mental health issues in the elderly on the Island. It was an accurate and informative piece of reporting. I would like, however, to add that the Rural Scholars (both second year medical students and graduate nursing students pursuing their NP degrees) are here from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and work in conjunction with our Dukes County Health Council. We are indeed fortunate to have this relationship and hope it will continue for years to come. Thanks again for your fine work.

Patsy McCornack
Vineyard Haven