What We Support
Here are just some of the ways the AGH Foundation funding is used, as we “invest in the health of our community”:
Digital Mammography
The Foundation has taken first steps in supporting this vital service through funding for mammography screenings for low-income women.
Allegan Neighbors Fund
The new Allegan Neighbors Fund, to provide meaningful assistance for individuals and families without the adequate means to afford the necessary health care they need.
Touches of Home Fund
The new Touches of Home Fund provides added quality of life amenities in our patient rooms and other areas of the hospital. We seek to enhance the patient experience and foster positive interaction between patients and their loved ones.
Scholarship Funds
Scholarship Funds for Allegan General Hospital Employees, and for area High School Students Pursuing Health Care Studies in Higher Education. Special funds named for Schuyler Mellen, Marie Hall and Debra Rae Daniels help to support the scholarship programs available through the AGH Foundation.
Spirit of Women / Womens Health
Investments in our new Spirit of Women program, and the growth of our outreach efforts, health screenings, and health care services for women and their families.
Alice Webb Wellness Fund
Wellness programs for individuals and families we have the privilege of serving, including healthy eating and nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation programs, workplace initiatives, etc. A dedicated fund honoring Alice C. Webb helps to support these wellness programs.
Marie Hall Nursing Scholarship Fund
Those who knew and loved Marie established a fund within Allegan General Hospital Foundation to help others advance their knowledge and skills in nursing.
Debra Rae Daniels Memorial Scholarship Fund
An award from this fund is announced every spring to assist a deserving individual pursuing a Master’s Degree.
Pediatric & Family Health Initiatives
An investment in our children is an investment in our future, in our community, and in the whole world.
New Equipment for our Patients, as we increase our efficiency and capability to provide state-of-the-art care close to home. We recently purchased new exercise equipment for Cardiac Rehabilitation, and new diagnostic equipment to screen for circulation problems in the lower extremities.
Funding for New Program and Facility Development at Allegan General Hospital, growing our ability to care and serve, enhancing our technology, and constantly improving our care environments.
Funding to Worthwhile Community Health Care and Human Services Providers, such as the new Memory Care residence at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility, and Automatic Electronic Defibrillators (AED) for emergency responders in the community.
Recent News
The Allegan General Hospital Foundation is excited to announce the 17 recipients of its spring scholarships awarded 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 are: Cody Brainard, Hopkins; Chelsey Collier, Hopkins; Alyssa Cross, Allegan; Kevin [...]
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 17. 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 [...]
Allegan General Hospital is offering a Red Cross Babysitting Course on Friday, December 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the hospital. The class is designed for 11 to 15 year olds and prepares teens for babysitting. “Our goal is to teach teens all of the skills they need to know to be a [...]
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 [...]
Saturday evening, Allegan General Hospital and the AGH Foundation recognized three amazing women with its Spirit of Women Awards. “The Spirit of Women Awards was designed to celebrate the accomplishments, achievements, and “spirit” of girls and women in our region,” says Jennifer Dentler, AGH Spirit of Women Coordinator. “It’s an awards program for the unsung [...]
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 [...]