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Parkview Health announced the recipients of its 2026 Community Health Improvement (CHI) grants, awarding more than $2.3 million to nonprofit organizations across northern Indiana and northwest Ohio, along with more than $1.2 million to Parkview’s Community Nursing program focused on improving access to care for underserved populations.
The Community Health Improvement program, which is foundational to Parkview's mission as a nonprofit hospital, supports local efforts to address priority health needs, promote healthcare accessibility and improve outcomes across the communities Parkview serves, according to a provided news release.
“Serving on the Community Health Improvement Committee offers a meaningful reminder of why this work matters,” said Judy Roy, chair of the PRMC and Affiliates CHI Committee and executive vice president of administration and finance at Indiana Tech. “By investing in local partners who know their communities best, we’re helping create healthier futures for families across our region.”
This year’s grants focus on several priority areas identified through Parkview’s triennial Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2025. Based on the findings, those key areas include access to affordable healthy food, maternal and child health, access to healthcare, cancer, and obesity, with mental health being the most consistent systemwide shared health priority for 2025–2028.
“As a nonprofit health system, reinvesting in the communities we serve is central to who we are,” said Dr. Sarah GiaQuinta, senior vice president of Community Impact, Parkview Health. “These grants support trusted partners who are addressing some of the most pressing health challenges facing our patients and community members. We also invest directly in Parkview programs focused on making healthcare both affordable and accessible for all.”
In 2024, Parkview Health provided a total of more than $262 million across the region as part of its commitment to community health improvement and community building initiatives, as designated by IRS Schedule H. This includes supporting other local nonprofits, as well as subsidizing critical health services, research and more. Additionally, Parkview Health provided a total of more than $334 million in charity and uncompensated care, or care for which they received no reimbursement. Contributions to community health improvement initiatives in 2025 will be available later this year.
2026 Community Health Improvement Grant recipients in Kosciusko County are:
Brightpoint/Community Action of Northeast Indiana Inc.
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
Combined Community Services (CCS)
Fellowship Missions
Kosciusko Community YMCA
Northeast Indiana Local Food Network
St. Anthony’s/Kosciusko County Free Clinic, Inc.
In addition to program grants, $1,212,673 was awarded to Parkview Community Nursing, which partners with local nonprofits to deliver health screenings, immunizations, education and resource navigation at no cost to the community.
Another $50,000 was awarded through “mini grants,” which provide smaller, flexible awards to support new or innovative community-led projects throughout the year.
Those interested in accessing health data specific to their community are invited to use The Parkview Health Community Data Hub, which launched earlier this year.
More information about the CHNA process and the current community health priorities for Parkview-affiliated hospitals can be found on Parkview’s Community Impact page.
