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Friends of Henry County Health Center
AUXILIARY HISTORY
The HCHC Auxiliary was formed in 1962 to promote the mission of Henry County Health Center through activities, programs, and fundraising approved by the membership and the HCHC Board of Trustees. The Auxiliary transitioned to Friends of Henry County Health Center in 2017.
AUXILIARY FUNDRAISERS
✦ The Friends of HCHC Soup Supper is held every fall to raise money for healthcare scholarships awarded in the spring. Members are asked to help with this once-a-year fundraiser by either donating a few hours of their time, a food or baked goods donation, or a small monetary donation.
✦ The Nutman Co. Sale
✦ Paperpie Book Gift Fair
✦ HCHC Gift Shop is open year round. All proceeds go to HCHC.
✦ The Friends of HCHC also manages the Lifeline Program in Henry County. If you, or someone you know, would benefit from having a medical alert system contact the Lifeline Coordinator at 319-385-6164. Counties served include Henry, Lee, VanBuren, Jefferson and Washington.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Friends of HCHC initiated a scholarship program in 1979 to offer financial assistance to students enrolled in a health care field of study. Applicants may enroll in a program of their choice and at the college of their choice; however, the scholarship committee reserves the right to review the program. Funds may be used to pay for tuition, books, and other educational expenses. Applicants must be residents of Henry County, or work at HCHC, or be an immediate family member of someone who works at HCHC. Scholarships are open to high school and college students as well as continuing education students.
Numerous scholarships have been awarded to area students in hospital service areas such as nursing, emergency care, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, health information management, administration, and pharmacy. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage education and future employment in a healthcare field.
Deadline to apply is 2pm April 10th.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US?
Our $5 dues, paid yearly, are used to support health care scholarships, equipment purchases, and hospital programs.
You don’t have to commit a large amount of time to the Friends of HCHC, just being a member shows your support. However, if you want to get involved, there are numerous opportunities to do so.
All Friends members are invited to our monthly meetings, which are held on the second Monday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in the Harvest Room at Henry County Health Center.
Interested in joining Friends of HCHC? Call 319-385-6524 for more information or mail your $5/year dues to Friends of Henry County Health Center, 407 S. White Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641.