Carl Sandburg College on Tuesday introduced the atrium of its new Science & Technology Center will bear the identify of Graham Health System following a $500,000 dedication from the non-profit healthcare community in help of scholar success.
Sandburg and Graham officers, together with the Galesburg Chamber of Commerce, gathered for the announcement contained in the $27 million Science & Technology Center, which opened final 12 months on Sandburg’s Galesburg campus.
Graham’s dedication got here in two elements: a $250,000 pledge in January 2024 to fund the Graham Scholars program — which covers all instructional charges for college students in choose well being, profession and technical applications, and an extra $250,000 gift introduced Tuesday. That gift will help the Graham Healthcare Scholars program for college students pursuing nursing and different well being professions.
“This level of commitment reflects a partner that stays engaged and invests strategically in the long-term needs of District 518,” Sandburg Vice President of Advancement Eric Johnson stated. “Graham Health System has consistently supported students’ emergency needs, helped strengthen the nursing program and assisted students as they persist along their career pathways. It leads directly to jobs in our communities and helps strengthen our workforce.”
The newest contribution additionally pushed the Sandburg Foundation past its $350,000 Giving Tuesday fundraising aim.
Graham Health System, which operates a hospital in Canton and 12 medical clinics throughout Fulton, Knox, Mason, McDonough and Peoria counties, stated the funding aligns with its accountability to strengthen the area’s well being care workforce.
Graham Medical Group can also be increasing companies domestically. Its Center for Ambulatory Care on North Seminary Street in Galesburg is ready so as to add an ambulatory surgical procedure middle subsequent 12 months.
That growth is anticipated to extend demand for nurses and different scientific employees.