East Central Kansas Health Foundation

The East Central Kansas Health Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that supports the important work of Coffey Health System and invests in the future of our community.

Corporate and private donations and money raised through the annual Dr. Nelson White Memorial Golf Classic, help the Foundation to fulfill it's goals of providing educational scholarships, facilities development, grounds beautification, technology advancements, and enrichment programs and activities.

Educational Scholarships

The future of healthcare lies in the hands of our young people. The Roy G. DeLong Scholarship was established in 2000 to encourage area high school graduates to pursue a college education. While the hope is that the recipients will someday pursue a career related to healthcare, other fields of study are not precluded. Recipients are studying such diverse fields as business, education, pre-med, pre-law, and physical therapy.

The Foundation has awarded more than $160,000 from the Roy G. DeLong Scholarship Fund to 54 deserving graduates from all Coffey County high schools and Yates Center High School. Two adults have also pursued advanced education with scholarships from the Foundation. Each recipient is awarded a $1,000 scholarship, renewable for four years. These graduates are studying such diverse fields as business, education, pre-med, pre-law, and physical therapy.

Class of 2009 Recipients

Brent Matile and Michael Bettega, Yates Center High School

Angela Gifford and Danyl Chapman, Waverly High School

Jessica Watts and Michael Raymer, Burlington High School

John Kraft, Southern Coffey County High School

Jesse Madsen, Lebo High School

Facilities Development

The advancement and growth of Coffey Health System. assures that east-central Kansans have the best healthcare available. To help achieve this goal, the Foundation owns property for Coffey Health System, including Sunset Manor and rural clinic sites. The Foundation’s purchase of Yates Center Medical Clinic in 1995 expanded Coffey Health System services into Woodson County. New equipment and state-of-the-art technology are made possible through low-interest loans from the Foundation.

Grounds Beautification

Expanded/Endowed Services

Technology Advancement

New equipment and state-of-the-art technology are made possible through low-interest loans from the Foundation.

Enrichment Activities and Programs

Recognizing a unique opportunity to honor local World War II veterans, the Foundation was a primary sponsor of the April 2008 Honor Flight, a one-day trip to Washington D.C. coordinated by the administration and students of Southern Coffey County High School. These 37 gentlemen—and countless others like them—served our country with honor in battlefields and stations around the globe, then returned to east-central Kansas to raise their families, start businesses, and become anchors of their communities. Their families have entrusted us with their healthcare for generations. In return, the Foundation is honored to have been a part of this remarkable event.

The important work of the East Central Kansas Health Foundation is made possible through generous donations from people just like yourself.

Tax deductible donations—both large and small—allow us to present scholarships to Coffey and Woodson County high school graduates and assist with the advancement of technology and state-of-the-art equipment at Coffey Health System. What better way to invest in your community?

A variety of giving options is available. Please consider the manner that best fits your situation.

Annual gifts

Grants from corporations and other foundations

One-time gifts

Memorials

Life insurance policies

Real estate

Stocks and bonds

If you have questions, please contact Dennis George at (620) 364-2121 Ext. 4275 or discuss your wishes with your professional financial advisor.

Scholarship Application for High School Seniors

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High school seniors in Coffey and Woodson Counties are encouraged to apply for the Roy G. DeLong Scholarships. These scholarships are renewable annual for up to $4,000. Field of study need not be healthcare-related.

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Scholarship Application for Adult Studies

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This scholarship assists adult residents of Coffey or Woodson County who wish to pursue advanced education in the healthcare field.

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Upcoming Events

Blood Drive

The Community Blood Center returns to Coffey County Hospital. To schedule an appointment, visit www.savealifenow.org and use sponsor code burlingtoncom or contact Mindy Truelove at (620) 203-8498. The blood you give stays in this area, so the life you save may be a friend or neighbor!

3/12/2010 12:00 PM

Healthcare Reform Hits Home

This public forum offers you a chance to ask questions about how healthcare reform might affect you and your family. Chief Executive Officer Dennis George will answer your questions and discuss how various proposals will affect the care you receive from Coffey Health System.

3/30/2010 7:00 PM

CPR Training

If someone near you was having a heart attack, would you know what to do? Emergency Medical Technician J.D. Schlesener will lead this one-day course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). There is no prerequisite training.

4/6/2010 8:30 AM

Lunch & Learn

Sonia Johnson from the Kansas Attorney General's Office and Coffey County Attorney Doug Witteman will discuss phone scams an fraud targeted at seniors. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming victims.

4/30/2010 12:00 PM

New Photos

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