Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Grant Awarded to Lake Region Healthcare

This October, the Foundation for Rural Service awarded a $4,990.94 grant to Lake Region Healthcare. As the sponsor of this application, Park Region is contributing 20% of the total grant amount, the funds of which will go toward purchasing new vision and hearing screening equipment for early identification of concerns in children and teens.

Lake Region Healthcare says the grant will enable children and adolescents to receive timely evaluation and treatment before impairments affect speech and language development, learning, academic performance, and overall health. This project has the potential to impact 2,375 children and adolescents served by Lake Region Healthcare who are under the age of 20, enrolled in Medical Assistance, and eligible for child and teen checkups that include recommended hearing and vision screenings.

Please join us in congratulating Lake Region Healthcare and their efforts to improve preventative care for youth in our community!