Strides for Health 5K
The Strides for Health 5K Run, Kids’ Fun Run, Health Screenings and more will celebrate their sixth anniversary on August 17, 2013. Events begin at 9am in front of Allegan General Hospital. More information, registration forms, and much more are available at the event’s website, visit stridesforhealth.com for more details.
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This year a new record in annual Allegan General Hospital Foundation Scholarship Awards was reached. Between the spring and fall awards, a total of $20,000 was distributed to support education for healthcare professionals. “The Foundation significantly increased the amount awarded for health care scholarships over the past few years,” said Brent Larson, AGH Foundation Executive [...]
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Three hundred and sixty-one individuals participated in the 6th Annual Strides for Health 5K held at Allegan General Hospital on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Events included a 5K run and walk, one-mile kids’ fun run and free health screenings. Participants ranged in age from as young as two in the kids’ fun run, up to [...]
Bust out your tennis shoes and get ready to hit the pavement. Allegan General Hospital Foundation in partnership with the Allegan Schools’ Swimming and Diving Program and the Allegan Tigershark Aquatic Club is hosting the sixth annual Strides for Health 5K Walk/Run. The 5K race will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 18. [...]
Do you know a young girl who can be recognized as an example to follow? Or a woman that takes action when she sees room for improvement? Can you think of a woman who has shared her time and talent making a significant contribution to an individual, a group, or the entire community? Allegan General [...]
Join Spirit of Women and the Allegan General Hospital Foundation in celebrating the compassion, talent and dedication of girls and women in the region. These individuals devote themselves, through their example, to making their communities healthier, safer, and more inspirational places to live.
The Allegan General Hospital Foundation recently awarded scholarships to graduating high school seniors and employees of the Allegan Healthcare Group, to support training and higher education studies in health care. High School Students receiving awards were: Hannah Brinkman, Plainwell; Heather Thompke, Plainwell; Keara Kilbane, Hopkins; Kelsey Whitcomb, Hamilton; Lauren Crane, Allegan; and Ashley Doolittle, Allegan [...]
Allegan General Hospital (AGH) is excited to offer a training program to help individuals prepare for its upcoming Strides for Health 5k walk/ run on Saturday, August 18. The program is designed for all levels of walkers and runners with the goal of helping individuals reach their 5k goal. The training program will last 10 [...]
The Allegan General Hospital Foundation announces the availability of scholarships for high school seniors pursuing a career in healthcare. Up to five awards may be given out in May to area seniors. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in healthcare and be in good standing at a high school in [...]