Health Alliance of Clinton County Helps Fund Community Wellness

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"It's community, community meaning Clinton County Oriented, " stated Kay Fisher, President of the Health Alliance of Clinton County (HACC), about the organization. The HACC was started in 1951 by the wives of Clinton Memorial Hospital physicians, and was originally called the Clinton Memorial Hospital Guild. When the hospital sold in 2010 and became a for-profit hospital, the HACC could no longer operate under CMH, so they moved "under the umbrella" of the Clinton County Foundation.

According to Kay, the HACC has "two main programs," the Cancer Patient Assistance Program (CPAP) and the Scholarship Program (SP), that both support their mission of providing financial assistance to aid with local health needs. Through CPAP, the health alliance provides assistance to individuals with cancer that live in the county or are treated in the county. They have assisted with utilities, COBRA costs, nutritional supplements, medication, and more. According to Kay, they have even provided a comfortable recliner to an individual who was unable to sit in their living room with their family due to uncomfortable furniture.

The SP is for individuals working in the medical field in Clinton County who want to further their education. The scholarships are roughly $2,ooo and can be applied for each year, as there is no limit. Kay stated that the program has even helped a hospital accountant earn their MBA.

To fund all their programs, including the CPAP and SP, the HACC raises money through investments, donations, grants, and special events. At their 2025 Golf Classic at Snow Hill Country Club, they raised roughly $20,000. They are also hosting Dueling Piano International at the Murphy Theatre on October 18, 2025, at 7:30pm. Tickets for the interactive show can be purchased from the Murphy.

In addition to the CPAP and SP, the HACC has also supported many other local organizations like the Aging Up Center, the Clinton County Trails Coalition, and Community Care Hospice.

According to Kay, the HACC is not limited to their current programs and encouraged individuals to apply for grants that "fit the health needs of Clinton County." She also stated that the HACC is always welcoming new members.

To learn more or join the HACC, visit healthallianceclintoncounty.org.