This article was included in the “Your Community, Your Self” Community Benefits Report for Spring 2012. View the complete index of articles and content, or download the full PDF (four pages).
GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH AND Well-being
$400,000 – $500,000
- Community Need Categories:
Maternal/Child – [homes and community] prenatal care; car seat safety; infant health & development
Children – [schools and community] obesity; accidents; abuse/neglect
Working Adults – [employers and community] health risk reduction screenings, education
Older Adults – [congregations and community] health risk reduction screenings and education
Access to Medical Care – [general public and schools] free clinics and healthy students
TEAM MEMBER AND HOSPITAL SUPPORT FOR WORTHY LOCAL CAUSES
$300,000 – $350,000
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Birth Defects, Red Cross, Homeless, United Way
PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS
$3,000 – $4,000
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Open Heart Surgery, Heart/Vascular Disease, Stroke, Weight Loss, Diabetes
UNPAID COSTS OF PATIENT CARE INCLUDING PRESCRIPTIONS/SUPPLIES
$16,000,000
(rounded numbers)