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By Akron Beacon Journal Staff The Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation recently approved more than $123,060 in grants to nine nonprofit groups in Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties. The foundation supports programs that promote the physical and mental well-being of the people in those four counties. In addition, Austin-Bailey provides $4,000 scholarships to students […]

By SARA KLEIN News Leader Staff Writer Posted Jul 28, 2016 at 1:00 AM Two programs geared towards helping low- to moderate-income people were the topic of discussion at the July 25 meeting of the CC Board of Commissioners. The board first heard about a new prescription assistance program that has come to Carroll County. Carol Risaliti, executive director of […]

Published: October 18, 2015 – 11:00 AM By Akron Beacon Journal Staff Betty O’Neill-Roderick Guests entered through a make-believe pharmacy for the ninth annual Blues, Brews & All That Jazz, held at the Kent State Stark Conference Center on Thursday evening. The make-believe pharmacy entrance was designed and constructed by Sally Paquin and Lorrie Harbert. […]

By CantonRep.com staff report Posted Mar 17, 2014 at 2:15 PM The fund will help perpetuate the agency’s continuing work to provide access to prescription medications and education to those in need. Prescription Assistance Network of Stark County (PAN) has established a fund at the Stark Community Foundation in their name and that of Nancy H. McPeek, a former board […]

CANTON, Ohio (March 17, 2014) – Stark Community Foundation announced today that the Prescription Assistance Network of Stark County, Inc. (PAN) has established a fund in their name and that of Nancy H. McPeek, a dedicated Board Member, Board President, volunteer and supporter of the Organization. The Prescription Assistance Network/In Honor of Nancy H. McPeek […]

By Amy L. Knapp IndeOnline.com staff writer Posted Jan 19, 2014 at 11:00 PM Customers at the Prescription Assistance Network of Stark County Inc. can’t always pay the $2 donation fee for a prescription. But that’s OK, no one is ever turned away if they can’t pay. The charitable pharmacy at 408 Ninth St. SW in Canton provides individuals who […]

By Amy L. Knapp IndeOnline.com staff writer Posted Jan 19, 2014 at 10:52 PMUpdated Jan 19, 2014 at 11:05 PM The Health Foundation of Greater Massillon has awarded more than $2.8 million since it began in 1999. Judy Higgins is getting her health back in order. The Massillon resident suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. Since she quit her job in 2003 to […]

By Charita Goshay CantonRep.com staff writer Posted Jan 2, 2014 at 7:00 AM It’s not fancy. It offers no tabloid magazines, lipstick, candy or sweatshirts for sale, but that’s the point. The services being offered at the Prescription Assistance Network of Stark County matter much more than the ambiance. It’s not fancy. It offers no tabloid magazines, lipstick, candy or […]

The Prescription Assistance Network of Stark County works to aid residents in need of prescription drug assistance through advocacy, education and coordination of services. The nonprofit agency was initiated through conversations between Austin Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation and the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton. The groups initially met to address requests for funding […]

Published: October 4, 2010 – 2:30 AM By Cheryl Powell  A community effort is trying to improve access to medical care for thousands of uninsured Stark County residents. When it fully launches early next year, the Access Health Stark County program will match eligible residents without health insurance with a network of volunteer primary-care doctors […]