WILMINGTON – HealthFirst for Clinton County, a community foundation which awards grants worth thousands of dollars to community health-related projects, announced the organization’s next grant cycle.

Clinton County-based 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, non-profit organizations, and otherwise tax-exempt groups that work to promote the good health of residents in Clinton County are eligible to apply.

​HealthFirst for Clinton County will accept grant applications until Thursday, April 25. The grant application and budget form have recently been updated and can be found on HealthFirst for Clinton County’s website. Applicants will also be required to submit a detailed one-page narrative with their completed applications.

HealthFirst has recently restructured their grant process in order to award grants on a more scheduled basis and to encourage community organizations to develop new and innovative ideas. During HealthFirst’s first grant cycle of 2019, the organization is looking to award up to ten smaller projects between $5,000-$10,000 each.

Later this year, the organization is looking to fund three larger projects with awards up to $25,000 each. The second grant cycle will have a specific focus which will be announced in the fall. An organization cannot apply for grant money in both grant cycles for the same project.

During HealthFirst’s most recent grant cycle, the organization awarded over $60,000 to nine community organizations working on local health-related projects. These projects focus on many different public health issues including healthcare access, substance abuse, exercise and physical well-being, and diabetes.

HealthFirst for Clinton County is a visionary organization and welcomes and funds innovative ideas, such as care delivery methods and services, or reimagined outreach methods for at-risk communities. Patient care support is often necessary in promoting the good health of community members, and HealthFirst supports medication assistance, free health and wellness screenings, vaccination initiatives, and other similar programs.

Since December 2010, HealthFirst has awarded more than $1 million dollars to numerous community organizations. HealthFirst also operates the Patient Medication Assistance Program (PMAP) in a collaboration with the Clinton County Commissioners and the Clinton County Health District. PMAP helps area residents apply for free and/or reduced cost medications from major drug-makers.

For more information about HealthFirst for Clinton County or to locate the grant application go to www.healthfirst-cc-oh.org

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WILMINGTON– HealthFirst for Clinton County, a community foundation which awards grants worth thousands of dollars to local non-profits, announces the organization’s next grant cycle.

Clinton County-based 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, non-profit organizations, and otherwise tax-exempt groups that work to promote the good health of residents in Clinton County are eligible to apply.
HealthFirst for Clinton County will accept grant applications until Monday, Oct. 22. The grant application can be found on HealthFirst for Clinton County’s website. Applicants will also be required to submit a detailed project budget and a one-page narrative with their completed applications.

HealthFirst has recently restructured their grant process in order to award grants on a more scheduled basis and to encourage community organizations to develop new and innovative ideas.
During HealthFirst’s most recent grant cycle, the organization awarded over $60,000 to 12 community organizations working on local health-related projects. These projects focus on many different public health issues including mental health, substance abuse, exercise and physical well-being, and diabetes.

HealthFirst for Clinton County is a visionary organization and welcomes and funds innovative ideas, such as improvised care delivery methods and services, or reimagined outreach methods for at-risk communities. Patient care support is often necessary in promoting the good health of community members, and HealthFirst supports medication assistance, free health and wellness screenings, vaccination initiatives, and other similar programs.

Since December 2010, HealthFirst has awarded more than $750,000 to numerous community organizations. HealthFirst also operates the Patient Medication Assistance Program (PMAP) in a collaboration with the Clinton County Commissioners and the Clinton County Health District. PMAP helps area residents apply for free and/or reduced cost medications from major drug-makers.

​For more information about HealthFirst for Clinton County or to locate the grant application go to www.healthfirst-cc-oh.org

​https://www.wnewsj.com/news/84161/apply-now-for-healthfirst-grants

WILMINGTON — HealthFirst for Clinton County recently awarded grant funds to 12 local organizations for health-related projects which promote the good health of residents in Clinton County through education, innovation, and patient care support.

Organizations benefitting from HealthFirst’s May grant cycle include the Clinton County Diabetes and Community Wellness Program, Clinton County Trails Coalition, Clinton County Youth Council, Clinton-Massie Local School District, Energize Clinton County, Health Alliance of Clinton County, Little Hearts Big Smiles, Mental Health America, Ohio’s Community Care Hospice, Wilmington Parks and Recreation, Clinton County Common Pleas Court, and the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office.

In 2018, HealthFirst for Clinton County restructured its grant process in order to award grants on a more scheduled basis. “HealthFirst has made the change to engage in focused, directed funding in an organized and systematic process,” chairperson Pat King said of the changes.

Eric Guindon, Executive Director of the Clinton County Youth Council, will be using grant monies for the organization’s Bike Share Clinton County project.

The goal of the project is to increase access to transportation and exercise by providing bicycles and educational opportunities to Clinton County youth and community members. HealthFirst funds will help provide 20 bicycles to at-risk youth in grades 6-12 attending CCYC programming and 15 bicycles and a docking station for use at Clinton County Homeless Shelter for residents to use to attend job interviews.

Funds will also help establish a bicycle maintenance/work station at the youth center, where educational workshops and clinics on bicycle maintenance and safety can be hosted.

The Clinton County Diabetes and Community Wellness program provides important public health information to the community about the risk of diabetes and encourages the adoption of healthful behaviors and practices.

Laura Knisley, the coordinator of the program, works with organizations such as the Clinton County Family and Children First Council and the Clinton County Health District to provide prediabetes awareness and screening throughout the county. Participants in the program receive an A1C blood test, diabetes risk evaluation, blood pressure screening, and education.

Since December 2010, HealthFirst has awarded more than $750,000 to numerous community organizations. HealthFirst also operates the Patient Medication Assistance Program (PMAP) in a collaboration with the Clinton County Commissioners and the Clinton County Health District. PMAP helps area residents apply for free and/or reduced cost medications from major drug-makers.
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HealthFirst for Clinton County will be offering its next grant cycle in December 2018, with more details to be announced at a later time.

​https://www.wnewsj.com/news/80367/healthfirst-grants-go-to-12-local-organizations-projects

 HEALTHFIRST FOR CLINTON COUNTY
First State Bank Office
Board Meeting Minutes
October 25, 2016
  
ATTENDANCE:      Present – Dana Dunn, Scott Holmer, Pat King, Andrew McCoy,
Pam Bauer (via telephone)
Guest: Amanda Harrison from the United Way of Clinton County
 
MINUTES:              The minutes of the September 27, 2016 meeting were reviewed. Scott Holmer moved to accept as submitted, Andrew McCoy second, motion passed.
 
FINANCIAL
REPORT:               Scott Holmer reported on financials.  Please see attached. Andrew McCoy moved that the financial report be approved, Pat King second, motion passed.
                              
REQUESTS:           No current requests. Pat reported that Tim Fauley repaired the PMAP printer at no charge.
 
BLANCHESTER
SCHOOL-BASED
HEALTH CLINIC:   Dana reported that Linda Falgner from the Blanchester School System has
started researching the potential for a SBHC for the Blanchester schools and
wanted us to be aware of those efforts.
 
DIABETES
MONTH:                 Dana reported that Laura Knisely will be writing an article for the News Journal.
 
GIVING
TUESDAY:             Dana reminded members of “Giving Tuesday” on November 29.  Jan has arranged for “news bites” at the local radio station with interviews involving funds in the Clinton County Foundation.  Dana suggested that Pat and Pam speak about the Community Health Needs Assessment.
 
TRADEMARK:        Discussion ensued about the need to trademark “HealthFirst for Clinton County”.
 Andrew agreed to file the paper work.
 
UNITED WAY:        Amanda Harrison from the United Way of Clinton County shared an overview of
Clinton County support for the United Way, pointing out that contributions have
decreased by more than $100,000 dollars since 2013 while needs have
increased.  She shared that currently 40% of contributions come from one
employer in the county and the efforts that UW is making to create more funding
diversity.  Currently, 98.5% of the funds collected from Clinton County stay in
Clinton County.
 
Amanda also shared that with the assistance of a state grant, 211 service will
soon be active in Clinton County.
  
ADJOURNMENT:   The meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m. The next meeting will be November 22, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. at the First State Bank Office.
                
                                                                                 
____________________________                    _________________________________
          Patricia King                                                     Dana Dunn
          Secretary                                                          Chairperson

 WILMINGTON, Ohio—August 4, 2015—Baseball legend Yogi Berra once said, “If you come to a fork in the road, take it.”

HealthFirst for Clinton County says, “If you get asked to take a survey to gauge the health and wellness of our community, take it.”

 

WILMINGTON, Ohio—April 22, 2015—HealthFirst for Clinton County recently awarded $88,000 in grants to Clinton County organizations for projects and initiatives that promote the health and well-being of the area.