{"id":46793,"date":"2025-02-07T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T12:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=46793"},"modified":"2025-02-03T17:03:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T22:03:00","slug":"parkview-regional-medical-center-affiliates-awards-health-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/parkview-regional-medical-center-affiliates-awards-health-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkview Regional Medical Center & Affiliates Awards Health Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Chris Howell, RN, community nurse, Parkview Health checks patient’s blood pressure at The Rescue Mission<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Parkview Regional Medical Center (PRMC) and Affiliates has announced the recipients of its 2025 Community Health Improvement (CHI) grants in Allen County, distributing more than $1.6 million to local programs and organizations and more than $1.2 million toward Parkview\u2019s community nursing program, focused on promoting health access for underserved populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CHI program, funded through each hospital\u2019s net operating surplus, supports local efforts to address health issues and drive change in those communities, as well as promote equitable health outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s Allen County grants focus on four key areas: obesity and food insecurity, maternal and child health, mental health, and access to healthcare, which were determined by the triennial Community Health Needs Assessment in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PRMC and Affiliate\u2019s CHI committee is made up of community advocates and hospital leaders and board members who serve three-year terms. The committee reviews grant applications annually to determine recipients that are aligned with the needs identified in the triennial assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, the most recent year for which data is available, Parkview Health provided a systemwide total of more than $103 million across the region as part of its commitment to community health improvement and community building initiatives, as designated by IRS Schedule H. This includes supporting other local non-profits, as well as subsidizing health services, research and more. Additionally, Parkview Health provided a total of more than $476 million in charity and uncompensated care, or care for which they received no reimbursement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Grant Allocations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obesity and Food Insecurity ($719,879 awarded)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 City of Fort Wayne \u2013 Pontiac Street Market: $304,000 to support a market providing fresh produce in underserved neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Parkview Community Greenhouse and Learning Kitchen: $180,000 to expand access to healthy foods and nutrition education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Parkview Health & Well-Being Programs: $112,879 to promote wellness through community-driven initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 HEAL Initiative \u2013 In partnership with St. Joseph Community Health Foundation: $60,000 to advance healthy eating and active living programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Boys & Girls Club: $25,000 to deliver nutrition education and healthy meals to youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Community Harvest Food Bank: $18,000 to distribute food to families in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Homebound Meals: $10,000 to deliver nutritious meals to homebound individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne: $10,000 to expand wellness programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maternal and Child Health ($175,000 awarded)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 A Hope Center: $35,000 to provide pregnancy resources and reproductive health education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 SCAN, Inc.: $35,000 for child advocacy and family support services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Healthier Moms & Babies: $25,000 to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Early Childhood Alliance: $25,000 to develop health-focused early childhood programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Harold W. McMillen Center for Health Education: $20,000 for health education programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 YWCA Residential Services: $20,000 to provide shelter and support for women and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 A Mother\u2019s Hope: $15,000 to assist pregnant women experiencing homelessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental Health ($120,000 awarded)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Parkview Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Navigator: $65,000 to support pregnant and postpartum women struggling with substance use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Mental Health America \u2013 Peer Support: $30,000 to expand peer counseling and support networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The Lighthouse: $20,000 for addiction recovery programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 RESPECT360: $5,000 to support youth mentorship and emotional resilience initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access to Healthcare ($630,000 awarded)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Matthew 25 Health and Care: $230,000 to provide free medical, dental, and mental health care to uninsured, low-income residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Neighborhood Health Clinics: $100,000 to increase access to primary care services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Parkview Medication Assistance \/ Safety Net Script Program: $70,000 to provide medication at little or no cost to uninsured or underinsured patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sexual Assault Treatment Center: $50,000 to help deliver comprehensive services to survivors of sexual assault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Community Transportation Network \u2013 Medical Transportation: $35,000 to provide transportation for medical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Northeast Indiana Positive Resource Connection: $35,000 towards prevention and treatment for individuals who are at high risk or are living with HIV\/AIDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana: $35,000 for patient support programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Brightpoint \u2013 Covering Kids & Families: $30,000 to assist with healthcare enrollment\/access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Turnstone Center Therapy & Wellness Programs: $30,000 to support rehabilitation and wellness services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Super Shot: $15,000 to promote childhood immunizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Allocations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond these primary categories, $1,212,673 was awarded to Parkview Community Nursing, which partners with local non-profits to offer services such as health screenings, immunizations, resource navigation, and health education to those facing barriers to accessing traditional healthcare services\u2014at no cost to the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An additional $50,000 was awarded to health equity \u201cmini-grants\u201d (totaling $5,000 or less) which are reserved for new non-profits and innovative projects that can be applied for year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants in other Parkview communities across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio will be announced as they are finalized later this year. More information about the CHI program can be found on Parkview\u2019s Community Impact page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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