Ascension Borgess Allegan 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 […]
AGH Foundation Awards Scholarships to Further Higher Education for Health Care Professionals
This year a new record in annual Ascension Borgess Allegan 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 […]
Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital Awards Extraordinary Women in the Community
Saturday evening, Ascension Borgess Allegan 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 […]
Record Attendance at 6th Annual Strides for Health 5K
Three hundred and sixty-one individuals participated in the 6th Annual Strides for Health 5K held at Ascension Borgess Allegan 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 […]
Sixth Annual Strides for Health 5K Set for August
Bust out your tennis shoes and get ready to hit the pavement. Ascension Borgess Allegan 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. […]
AGH Seeks Nominations for 2012 Spirit of Women Awards
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? Ascension Borgess […]
2012 Spirit of Women Award
Join Spirit of Women and the Ascension Borgess Allegan 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.
Ascension Borgess Allegan Foundation Awards Scholarships
The Ascension Borgess Allegan 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 to Host 5K Training Program
Ascension Borgess Allegan 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 […]
AGH Foundation Offers Scholarships to High School Seniors
The Ascension Borgess Allegan 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 […]