04232026 Parkview Health awards over 3 million in community health grants

ort Wayne, IND. - April 23, 2026 - 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 non-profit hospital, supports local efforts to address priority health needs, promote healthcare accessibility, and improve outcomes across the communities Parkview serves.

"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 non-profits, 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

Allen County (Parkview Regional Medical Center and Affiliates)

• A Hope Center
• Amani Family Services
• A Mother's Hope
• Brightpoint - Covering Kids & Families
• Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
• City of Fort Wayne / Pontiac Street Market
• Community Harvest Food Bank
• Community Transportation Network
• Early Childhood Alliance
• Harold W. McMillen Center for Health Education
• Healthier Moms & Babies
• HEAL Initiative (in partnership with St. Joseph Community Health Foundation)
• Homebound Meals
• IRIS Family Support Center
• Life Restoration (The Lighthouse)
• Matthew 25 Health and Care
• Medication Assistance / Safety Net Script Program
• Mental Health America - Peer Support
• Neighborhood Health Clinics
• Northeast Indiana Local Food Network - Double Up
• Northeast Indiana Positive Resource Connection
• Parkview Community Greenhouse and Learning Kitchen
• Parkview Health & Well Being Programs
• Parkview Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Navigator
• Sexual Assault Treatment Center
• Super Shot
• Turnstone Center Therapy and Wellness Programs
• Visiting Nurse / Stillwater Hospice
• Wellspring
• YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne
• YWCA Residential Services

Parkview DeKalb Hospital

• Children's First Center
• Harold W. McMillen Center for Health Education
• Hearten House
• Inspiration Ministries
• IRIS Family Support Center
• Jam Center
• Serenity House Inc.
• St. Martin's Healthcare
• Warm a Heart Community Outreach
• Youth for Christ

Parkview Huntington Hospital

• Blessings in a Backpack
• Boys & Girls Club of Huntington County
• Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
• Family Centered Services, Inc.
• Huntington County Council on Aging
• Indiana Family Care Center / Indiana Dream Center, Inc.
• IRIS Family Support Center • Parkview Huntington Family YMCA
• Place of Grace Inc. • United with Love Inc. of Huntington County
• Youth Services Bureau of Huntington County

Parkview Kosciusko Hospital

• 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.

Parkview LaGrange Hospital

• Brightpoint / Community Action of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
• Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
• Cole Center Family YMCA
• Harold W. McMillen Center for Health Education
• Inspiration Ministries
• IRIS Family Support Center
• LaGrange County Council on Aging
• St. Martin's Healthcare
• The Community Health Clinic
• Youth for Christ of Northern Indiana

Parkview Noble Hospital

• Be Noble Inc.
• Brightpoint
• Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
• Change by One - Pedals of Hope
• Cole Center Family YMCA
• Cole Center Family YMCA - Activate Noble County
• Common Grace Ministries
• Community Learning Center
• Harold W. McMillen Center for Health Education
• Inspiration Ministries
• Noble County Suicide Prevention
• Purdue Extension - Dining with Diabetes and Be Heart Smart
• Youth for Christ

Parkview Wabash Hospital

• Bash Bags, Wabash
• Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
• IRIS Family Support Center
• Living Well in Wabash County
• Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition
• Youth for Christ of Northern Indiana

Parkview Whitley Hospital

• Interfaith Mission
• Multi County Medical Outreach Clinic
• One Community Whitley, Inc.
• The Center for Whitley County Youth, Inc.
• Troy Center
• Youth for Christ of Northern Indiana

Williams County (Parkview Bryan Hospital and Parkview Montpelier Hospital)

• Bryan City School
• Cancer Assistance of Williams County
• Friends of Montpelier Parks
• Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center
• Northwestern Ohio Community Action
• Ohio State University Extension - Williams County Family & Consumer Sciences
• Williams County Department of Aging
• YMCA of Williams County

Additional Community Investments

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.

About the Parkview Health Community Health Needs Assessment

Every three years, Parkview Health conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to identify the most significant health needs in our region and to guide the development of strategies that align with our mission, expertise, and resources. The CHNA is a vital tool in Parkview's strategic planning process and informs the creation of our community health implementation plans.

The most recent CHNA was completed in 2025 by the Health Services and Informatics Research (HSIR) team, affiliated with the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation. This assessment compiled a comprehensive set of secondary data (through Metopio), combined with community and provider survey data and focus groups, to identify the most significant health needs across the Parkview Health service area.