CHC Adds 2 New Agencies in 2009

LOUISVILLE, KY – Community Health Charities of Kentucky announces that Harbor House of Louisville and Kosair Children’s Hospital have been accepted as new member agencies of Community Health Charities of Kentucky.

Community Health Charities is a federation of local health agencies dedicated to a common goal, To improve the health and wellness of all Kentuckians.

Since the 1980’s Community Health Charities of Kentucky has consistently been recognized as a model health federation. The mission is to enhance the operations, programs, and services of its member health-related charities through access to workplace giving and to provide employees at worksites access to the full range of information, services and referrals provided by member charities, in order to improve the health and well being of employees and to encourage community involvement.

Community Health Charities other health agencies are Alzheimer’s Association, American Diabetes Association, American Lung Association of Kentucky, Arthritis Foundation, Brain Injury Association of Kentucky, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana, Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Kentucky Chapter, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Kentucky & Southern Indiana Stroke Association, Kentucky Hemophilia Foundation, Mental Health America of Kentucky, Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky, Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana, Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana, Special Olympics of Kentucky, Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. These agencies are committed to preventing chronic health conditions through patient and community outreach programs.

Information about Community Health Charities and the work of its agencies is available online at http://kentucky.healthcharities.org/ or toll free at 1-888-336-3611

CHC Kentucky Adds 5 New Agencies

Community Health Charities of Kentucky has added five Member Agencies to their Federation!

1. Special Olympics Kentucky
2. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
3. Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky
4. Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana
5. Kentucky and Southern Indiana Stroke Association

We look forward to the new opportunities that these organizations, along with our current 18, will bring. Contact our office if you have any questions (502) 261-8327.

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Member Health Charities

Community Health Charities of Kentucky

Our mission is to raise funds on behalf of our member health agencies for medical research, public education and patient support services.

2007 Member Agencies:

Alzheimer's Association
American Diabetes Association, KY
American Lung Association of Kentucky
Arthritis Foundation, KY Chapter
Brain Injury Association of Kentucky
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana
Huntington's Disease Society of America, KY Chapter
Kentucky Hemophilia Foundation
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Mental Health America of Kentucky
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Kentucky
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, KY- SE Indiana Chapter
Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana
Prevent Blindness Kentucky
Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Louisville Affiliate
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Because Your Health Matters

Now Community Health Charities of Kentucky coordinates customized health education, prevention services and volunteer opportunities free for businesses and organizations participating in our charitable giving program.*

Health Matters at Work is the first integrated learning + giving program of its kind. We developed this program because we believe good health is vital for our entire community—including workplace communities.

This is a win-win program for the whole community. Employers win because employees are healthier, happier and more productive. Our member charities win because they serve their missions by actively promoting the detection, prevention and management of illness. Community Health Charities of Kentucky wins by attracting new organizations to our trusted, no-pressure workplace giving program while helping member charities to advance their missions. And everyone wins when the community grows, prospers and thrives.

Why should my organization participate?

Because you benefit by:

-Taking action to control health care costs
-Encouraging workplace wellness through customized on-site education, health fairs and disease management trainings
-Improving organizational morale and enhancing community reputation
-Investing in community improvement through structured giving and volunteering
-Focusing charitable giving activities through one trusted and efficient program

Why should I choose this over other programs?

Choose this program because:

-Health Matters at Work offers an entirely new model of integrated learning + giving programs that promote wellness for both employees and communities.

-Community Health Charities has been a trusted community partner since the 1980’s, and has offered health education, health fairs, and disease management training for many years.

-You will work with an “A-list” of credentialed health and medical charities.

-You will receive expertise, assistance, and promotional materials needed to successfully influence healthy lifestyles among employees.

It is our good fortune as a community that we have a wealth of knowledge to draw upon and share with others to help us combat surging health care costs. Community Health Charities of Kentucky and our neighbors have come together to develop this highly innovative program to promote wellness for employees and communities. Please join us!

Contact Lindsey Christensen to set-up a Campaign Date and Coordinate your Health Matters at Work workshop.

*Community Health Charities of Kentucky serves the State of Kentucky and the Southern Indiana area. To find your local Community Health Charities, click here