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Health and wellness initiatives receive 500,000 in grants

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Fifty local organizations in North Central Washington received $500,000 in grant funding from Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group to enhance community health initiatives. The grants, managed by the Community Health Partnership Fund, target improvements in health and address social determinants in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties. Dr. Jennifer Jorgensen, President of WVMG, highlighted the excitement around the unique projects funded this year. Tierra Learning Center, a notable recipient, will utilize the grant to support wellness activities within its Trails program for adults with developmental disabilities.

Dr. Andrew Jones, CEO of Confluence Health, affirmed the commitment to organizations making tangible differences in the community. The Confluence Health Foundation has been active for nearly 50 years, aiming to bolster health and quality of life in the region. Applications for the grants are accepted annually from June 1 to July 31. More information can be found on the Confluence Health Foundation website.

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