Published on July 17, 2023
Community Health Investments Grant Program Holding Virtual Info Sessions
Grant seekers should attend an upcoming virtual information session to begin the application process
The Owensboro Health Community Health Investments Grant Program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, governmental or public entities who are working to address identified community health priorities based on their local community health needs assessments or community health improvement plans.
Grants are awarded to non-profit, public, or government organizations for specific programs and activities that address identified priority health issues and those social determinants of health that impact our community's health and health outcomes. All activities must serve individuals within the defined Owensboro Health service area.
Owensboro Health seeks and supports partnerships to impact our communities’ significant health issues. As tobacco use is a factor related to multiple health issues in our region and state, it is our decision to invest in organizations that have committed to establishing and implementing 100 percent tobacco-free policies.
The application process for our 2023 Owensboro Health Community Health Investments grant program begins soon. Please join us for an overview of the grant program during a virtual presentation on Tuesday, July 25 or Wednesday, July 26. Learn more at OwensboroHealth.org/Grants.
Owensboro Health has invested more than $7 million in area agencies since 2011.
Mark Marsh, Owensboro Health’s President and CEO, said these grants are a key element to Owensboro Health fulfilling its mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve.
“These direct community investments allow us to reach beyond the walls of our health system and impact other areas that are key determinants to the health of our patients and community,” Marsh said. “By working together with community partners, we can accomplish even bigger goals to improve the health of our region. These partnerships are vital for a healthy and vibrant community.”
About Owensboro Health
Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities it serves in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 350 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a weight management program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.
On average each year, we have more than 19,000 inpatient admissions, deliver 2,000 babies and provide the region’s only Level III NICU. Owensboro Health physicians perform nearly 33,000 surgical procedures, including nearly 150 open-heart surgeries. Our physicians and staff have 90,000 Emergency Department visits and more than 1.25 million outpatient visits annually. Visit our home page for more information.