BCHC Auxiliary Donates $5,000 to Hospital Departments
On March 7th, the Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary Board of Directors donated $5,000 to Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) to go towards departmental needs. This donation was made possible through several fundraisers and gift shop sales.
After reviewing grant requests, the Auxiliary Board designated $5,000 to the following departments: Emergency Department; funding to go towards pediatric supplies, Radiology Department; funding of an electronic communication board and imaging supplies, and the Clinical Education Department; funding for nonviolent crisis teaching tools and training materials and an ALS full body trainer.
The Auxiliary is currently accepting scholarship applications from those continuing their education in a human healthcare related field as a current college student, or as a student of non-traditional means. Three scholarships of $1,000 available, interested individuals may request an application at the main Qualifying applicants may live in or currently work in Buchanan County. In addition, three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors through local Dollars for Scholars chapter. Applications are due by April 1st.
The Auxiliary looks forward to providing continued support BCHC and its initiatives, as well as those entering the healthcare field. For more information about the BCHC Auxiliary, please visit bchealth.org.