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2021 Grant and Scholarship Applications Due March 25
Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation is now accepting applications for Heart of the Community Health & Wellness Grants and Health Care of Tomorrow Scholarships.
Heart of the Community Health & Wellness Grants are awarded to community organizations based on their ability to promote and advance community health and wellness initiatives.
The Health Care of Tomorrow scholarship program is designed to assist students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a health care degree.
All applications must be received by March 25, 2021.
2021 Health Care of Tomorrow Scholarship Program Application
Heart of the Community Grant Application Form-CIAHF 2021
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2020 Scholarship Recipients
The 2020 Health Care of Tomorrow Scholarships have been awarded to Nicole Nelson, Sam Stahl, Shayna Skiles, Lyndsey Funke, Quin Horstman, and Tyler VanDenTop.
Nelson and Stahl are 2020 graduates of Canton High School. Nelson plans to attend Gustavus Adolphus College where she will major in nursing. Stahl will study human biology at South Dakota State University.
Skiles, Funke, and Horstman are 2020 graduates of West Lyon High School. Skiles will attend South Dakota State University to study nursing. Funke will study biology and chemistry at Augustana University. Horstman will attend Colorado Christian University and study pre-med.
VanDenTop is a 2020 graduate of Netherlands Reformed Christian School will pursue a degree in biology at Augustana University.
Since 2012, the Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation has provided $42,000 in scholarships to area students.
2020 Grant Recipients
Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation is pleased to announce $26,808.90 has been awarded through the Heart of the Community grant program for 2020.
Recipients include Canton Senior Center, City of Inwood, Lyon County Conservation Board, Canton Volunteer Fire Department, Inwood Summer Recreation, Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center, and Fellowship Village.
A $2,000 grant to the Canton Senior Citizen Center will be used to offer a fitness program to all adults ages 55 plus. The class is taught by a trained instructor and will assist senior citizens with balance, muscle strength and muscle retention.
The City of Inwood will purchase a rowing machine for the community fitness center with a $965 grant.
Lyon County Conservation Board will use a $4,140.90 grant to purchase AEDs and first aid kits for the new education center at Lake Pahoja.
A $3,750 grant to the Canton Volunteer Fire Department will partially fund the purchase of an inflatable education apparatus. Canton Volunteer Fire Department spends hundreds of hours educating the public about fire prevention. The inflatable will be used to demonstrate safe escape procedures during a home evacuation in the event of a fire.
The Inwood Summer Recreation Program received two grants. First, a grant of $2,500 will help fund youth activities during the summer. Activities include exercise, healthy snacking, arts, and more. Second, updates to the community ball field will be made with a $2,875 grant.
A grant of $5,000 will be used by SMILE, an employee group at Sanford Canton-Inwood, to provide food to children during Christmas break. During the holidays it is especially hard for families to meet nutritional needs because of added expenses and the absence of school lunch. Employees purchase and pack bags of groceries that are distributed through various community organizations in Canton and Inwood.
A second grant of $3,000 was made to Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center to assist patients with unmet needs. Transportation is a social determinant of health in rural communities. Reliable transportation can support access to rural healthcare, decrease inappropriate use of EMS services, and decrease no-show rates. The grant will fund transportation, when needed, to and from appointments for patients who are unable to afford transportation. The grant will also provide for limited medication assistance and other medical needs for low income populations.
Fellowship Village of Inwood will utilize a $2,578 grant to purchase a mechanical lift.
Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation was established in 2009 with funds created by the sale of Canton-Inwood Memorial Hospital, assisted living and related assets to Sanford Health. The grant program allows the foundation to meet one of its identified goals of supporting projects that impact community health and inspire additional community investments in projects that benefit health and wellness opportunities. Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation has invested nearly $208,000 in our local communities through the Heart of the Community grant program.
Other goals of the foundation include sustaining and improving health care in the Sanford Canton-Inwood service area; supporting Sanford Canton-Inwood, and providing financial assistance for the education of future health care professionals through scholarships.
For more information about Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation and how you can support its mission, visit www.cantoninwoodfoundation or call (605) 764-1495.
2020 Scholarship And Grant Applications Accepted Until April 1
Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation is now accepting applications for Heart of the Community Health & Wellness Grants and Health Care of Tomorrow Scholarships.
Heart of the Community Health & Wellness Grants will be awarded to community organizations based on their ability to promote and advance community health and wellness initiatives.
The Health Care of Tomorrow scholarship program is designed to assist students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a health care degree.
All applications must be received by April 1, 2020. For complete eligibility guidelines and application forms, visit the Grants & Scholarships page or contact Melissa Schutte at (605) 764-1495.
Year End Campaign For Osteoporosis Equipment
As we age, we often lose bone more quickly than we can replace it. Bone loss can lead to a disorder called osteoporosis, defined as reduced bone mass and poor bone quality. The disorder makes bones weak and prone to fracture. Each year in the United States, osteoporosis leads to approximately 2 million fractures.
Fractures of the spine and hip can lead to chronic pain, deformity, depression, disability, and even death. Half of the people who break a hip never regain the ability to walk without assistance, and a quarter need long term care.
Osteoporosis does not cause any symptoms. Most likely, you will not even know you have the condition until you break a bone unexpectedly.
Bone density tests measure how strong your bones are. Health care providers use these tests to both screen for and diagnose osteoporosis. The tests are important, because they can alert you to problems with your bones before you have a fracture.
Last year, we began raising funds for on-site bone density screening equipment at Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center. Thanks to generous donations and matching funds, we are over halfway to reaching our goal and being able to purchase the equipment for our local hospital.
With your help, we are confident we can bring this important testing tool to our community very soon. All donations, large and small, will bring us one step closer. Can we count on you?
DATE CHANGED to APRIL 6: Register Now for 2019 Boys BB Tournament
The Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation Shootout Tournament in Canton, SD, has been scheduled for April 6, 2019, at Canton High School. This tournament is for boys in grades 3-8. $135 team entry, 3 game guarantee, A/B divisions (if possible), paid referees, trophies for winning teams. Registration deadline: March 20, 2019.
6th Annual Golf Social July 20, 2018
Join us for golf, fun, food and prizes at our 6th annual golf social Friday, July 20. 2018. Register your team today. Proceeds from the event help provide scholarships to local students who are entering health care careers.
2018 Registration Form
2018 Heart of Tomorrow Scholarships
In an effort to support the future of health care, Canton-Inwood Area Health Care Foundation awards scholarships annually to deserving students who are pursuing an education in health care.
The 2018 Health Care of Tomorrow Scholarships have been awarded to Cole Hennies, Karoline Klingensmith, Jordyn Kramer, McKenzie Krogmann, Landon Renli and Lauren VandeKamp.
Board member Jason Osborne awarded the $1,000 scholarships to Canton graduates Hennies, Krogmann and Renli. Hennies plans to attend Augustana University and major in biology. Krogmann will attend South Dakota State University where she plans to pursue a degree in nursing. Renli plans to study communication science disorders at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
Klingensmith, Kramer and VandeKamp are 2018 graduates of West Lyon High School and received their $1,000 scholarships from board member Laurel Reinke. Klingensmith will attend Morningside College and study nursing. Kramer will also study nursing at the University of Iowa. VandeKamp plans to attend Creighton University and pursue a pre-medicine degree.
Since 2012, the Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation has provided $30,000 in scholarships to area students.
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2018 Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2018 Health Care of Tomorrow Scholarship.
The Health Care of Tomorrow scholarship program is designed to assist students who are pursuing or planning to pursue a health care degree. Students will be eligible for $1,000 scholarships.
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors or graduates of schools within Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation’s primary service area who plan to enroll or are currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study in a health care field at an accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational-technical program and hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater, calculated on a 4.0 grading scale.
All applications must be postmarked by April 6, 2018. For complete eligibility guidelines and application details, please see the application form below or contact Melissa Schutte at (605) 764-1495.
2018 Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation is now taking applications for 2018 Heart of the Community Health & Wellness Grants.
Heart of the Community Health & Wellness Grants will be awarded to community organizations and individuals based on their ability to promote and advance community health and wellness initiatives.
All applications must be postmarked by April 6, 2018. For complete eligibility guidelines and application details, please contact Melissa Schutte at (605) 764-1495 or view the application form online.
Cancelled: 2018 Basketball Tournament
Due to a conflict with another tournament, the CIAHF Shootout Tournament has been cancelled.
The Canton-Inwood Area Health Foundation Shootout Tournament in Canton, SD, has been scheduled for March 10, 2018 at Canton High School. This tournament is for boys in grades 3-6. $130 team entry, 3 game guarantee, A/B divisions (if possible), paid referees, trophies for winning teams. Registration deadline: February 23.
Register Now For 5th Annual Golf Fundraiser July 14
Join us for a round of golf, dinner and prizes at Hiawatha Golf Club in Canton, SD. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Register your team today!
Sports Banquet Featuring Chuck Foreman
The 2017 Sports Banquet, featuring former Minnesota Viking Chuck Foreman, has been scheduled for January 19. Get your tickets now!
