Community Health Network Foundation

Community Health Network employees continue to raise funds for the earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, donating money through the Community Health Network Foundation.  The latest effort came in the form of robust dancing, dubbed “Zumba 4 Haiti,” as employees performed the Zumba at BodyZone Fitness Center, a northeast side fitness center for network employees and families on February 20.  The minimum donation to participate in the two-hour Zumba class was $10.00.

“Many of our employees have expressed interest in helping the people of Haiti who have been displaced, injured, and left homeless by the earthquake in Haiti,” said Todd Williams, director of network fitness for Community Health Network.  “The Zumba dance class was an opportunity for employees and their families to let loose, burn calories and help out with a great cause.”

All funds raised from the class will go to the American Red Cross.  Community Health Network employees and physicians have generously contributed to the Haiti relief efforts through the Community Health Network Foundation.  Since the earthquake on January 12, nearly $8,000 in cash and pledged donations have been raised.  So far, the foundation has sent the American Red Cross checks for $3,240, and more checks will be sent as pledges are paid.  Donations continue to come in and can be made at eCommunity.org.

The It’s Our Community Health Care Scholarship Program began in 2004 as way to develop Indiana’s health and life science workforce by encouraging Indiana college students to earn a degree and seek long-term employment in Indiana. During the past six years, $207,000 in It’s Our Community scholarships have been distributed to 69 students.

Community Health Network Foundation will present three $3,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to major in a health care related course of study at an Indiana college or university. These scholarships are one-time, non-renewable, merit-based grants. Get the application and criteria>>

Deadline for submission of application materials is March 26, 2010 (postmarked on or before this date). Please submit complete packets by including all requested materials. Applicant interviews will take place later in April 2010. Scholarship winners will be announced on April 30, 2010. For more information please call 317-355-5261.