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Seven community organizations serving Chillicothe, Piketon, Wellston, Waverly and Jackson were awarded Community Health Partner grants totaling nearly $30,000. The goal of the CHP grant program is to improve the health and well being of the people served by Adena Health System.
“These awards will help local organizations address the health needs and priorities that challenge their communities,” said Dr. Ames, chairman of the Adena Health Foundation Board of Directors. This is the second year of the CHP grants, said Ralph Metzger III, Foundation Executive Director. “The availability of these grants relies entirely upon donations to the Foundation’s Community Health Fund.” Grants were awarded to the following organizations:
Ross County Extension Service
A $5,000 grant in support of the “Dining with Diabetes” program. The program is designed to teach nutrition, meal planning and food preparation skills addressing the special needs of persons with diabetes. Classes will be taught in a variety of social settings in Ross and Pike counties. Lisa Barlage, Ross County Extension Service, right, accepts the grant from Dr. Keith Ames, far left, Foundation Chair, and Mark Shuter, center, CEO of Adena Health System.
Guardian Angel Community Services, Chillicothe
A $4,200 grant to provide health and wellness events, classes and programs for individuals, especially African-Americans. The “Making Healthy Choices” program will address lifestyle choices and the disproportionate rates of certain disorders among the African-American population. Guardian Angel Community Services Executive Director Cathy Fairrow accepts the grant from Dr. Ames, joined by Mr. Shuter and Ralph Metzger, far right, Foundation Executive Director.
Adena Regional Medical Center Pregnancy Education Program
A $2,400 grant to support “Pregnancy Related Education.” This program will help expectant mothers through all phases of pregnancy with education and information. The program will complement that offered by the Ross and Pickaway County Women’s, Infants & Children (WIC) Program, which will provide referrals. Dr. Ames presents the check to Maternity Services Manager Susan Rowe, RN, and Kate Burden, Director of Nutrition Services.
Pike County Diabetes Coalition
A grant in the amount of $3,900 to provide diabetes education and services, including a summer camp for youth with diabetes. The program’s goal is to help people with diabetes reduce complications and live long and healthy lives. Donna Moore, program director, accepts the grant from Dr. Ames, Mr. Shuter and Mr. Metzger.
Community Action of Pike County - Fit for the Future
A grant of $5,000 to fund “Fit for the Future.” This early childhood program will include a physical fitness program that will provide high-energy, academically integrated fitness activities for children ages 3 to 5 using sports, play and active recreation principles. Dr. Ames presents the grant money to Sherri Throckmorton, program director, with support from Mr. Shuter and Mr. Metzger.
Jackson County Health Department Home Care Plus
The Jackson County Health Department's Home Care Plus program was the recipient of a grant in the amount of $4,269.20. The grant money will partially fund a public health nurse position to help Jackson County senior citizens understand the medications they are taking. Accepting the check from Dr. Ames are Gregory Ervin, Jackson County Health Commissioner, and Alicia Kamer, project director.
Jackson-Vinton Community Action, Inc.
Community Action of Jackson-Vinton Counties received a $5,000 grant to support a diagnostic and medication assistance program for individuals residing in those counties. The program will provide assistance for immediate healthcare needs for diagnostic testing and prescription medications for low-income, uninsured individuals of any age. Vicki Storms is the program director.
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