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The
Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation has committed approximately $1,000,000
to Alle-Kiski Medical Center. |
Hospital
Support
The
Foundation continues to support patient focused programs of the
AKMC. Although hospital support is not limited to any one
organization, the AKH Foundation is committed to continuing its
support of AKMC. Following is a sample of recent projects.
- In October 2006 ,
Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation provided $70,000 to the Alle-Kiski
Medical Center for the purchase
of a state-of-the-art mammography screening unit at
Citizen Ambulatory Care Center in New Kensington.
- In March 2005, Allegheny-Kiski
Health Foundation provided the funding for renovations
of the ICU/CCU Conference Room at
the Alle-Kiski Medical Center.
- Most
recently, with a matching grant from the AVH Auxiliary, The Allegheny-Kiski
Health Foundation provided funding for renovations
of a medical/surgical floor at Alle-Kiski Medical
Center .
- The
Laboratory Department at Alle-Kiski Medical center recently received
two Centrifuges.
- In
November 2003, Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation provided funding
for an internet based teleradiology
program that transmits x-rays via the internet
allowing physicians all over the world to view x-rays in minutes.
- Through
the memorial donor program, the Dialysis Clinic in Natrona Heights
was provided with a Blanket Warmer
for dialysis patients.
- In
June 2003, the Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation purchased an
Endoscope and Gastroscope
for the Endoscopy Department at Alle-Kiski Medical Center , in
collaboration with the AVH Auxiliary Coffee Shop Steering Committee.
- A
Fetal Doppler was
purchased with funds received in memory of Kathleen Cinpinski,
an Emergency Room Nurse at Alle-Kiski Medical Center .
- Grants
were issued to Alle-Kiski Medical Center-AVH employees to attend
educational conferences,
such as the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Conference and
the Anti-Coagulation Conference for pharmacy technicians and the
American Association of Diabetes Educators Annual Conference.
- Allegheny-Kiski
Health Foundation supports the AVH
Auxiliary in their fundraising
efforts that include a Christmas tree raffle,
card party and more.
- Other
projects supported by the Foundation in the past include: Advanced
Cardiovascular Lab equipment, a Biphasic
Defibrillator, lifeline
units and
software for
the Prioritycare
Lifeline program, a mobile
blood donor system, ultrasound
bladder scanner, Nu-Step
stepper and
seated stepper for Cardiac Rehab
patients and many more.
- The
Allegheny-Kiski Health Foundation is also proud to support the
efforts of the AK
PULSER emergency response unit.
In 2001, funding was provided towards the purchase of a new emergency
response vehicle. The Foundation continues to support PULSER today
by dedicating $25,000 from the 2004 Dinner Gala proceeds towards
the purchase of a second emergency response vehicle.
- A
Diabetic Education Program,
hosted by the AKH Foundation, reached many diabetic patients in
the valley.
- In
conjunction with the AVH Auxiliary, the AKH Foundation provided
refreshments and prizes for AKMC
Employee and Physician Days.
- The
Foundation, in partnership with the Community Advisory Board,
provided funding for legal and advisory
fees for the former Allegheny Valley Hospital to
investigate regaining its independence.
- Since
1998, the Foundation has supported the Oncology
Department's team participation in the American Cancer Society's
"Relay for Life".
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