Riverview Health Foundation Receives $5,000 Grant to Support the Maternity Center

NOBLESVILLE, IN — Riverview Health Foundation is proud to announce that it has been awarded $5,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation to enhance the care of newborns in its maternity center. This generous funding will be used to purchase Pasteurized Donor Human Milk (PDHM) from the Milk Bank, ensuring more infants have access to life-saving nutrition and support during their earliest days. 

“We are incredibly grateful for the support from Duke Energy,” states Michelle Allen, Associate Chief Nursing Officer. “This grant will allow us to provide critically needed donor milk to newborns in the Riverview Health maternity center, ensuring they receive the nourishment they need to thrive. It is a testament to the importance of community partnerships.” 

The Duke Energy Foundation is focused on strengthening and uplifting communities with grant funding, focused on reducing structural barriers and promoting access to opportunity for underserved communities. This grant is part of Duke Energy’s ongoing efforts to contribute to the health, safety and well-being of local communities. 

“Duke Energy regularly partners with organizations that are making a difference in the lives of people across Indiana,” states Mark LaBarr, Government & Community Relations Manager at Duke Energy. 

For more information about Riverview Health’s maternity services, visit https://riverview.org/services/maternity/. 

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About Riverview Health Foundation 

Since its inception in 1976, Riverview Health Foundation—a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization—has served Riverview Health in preserving the health of the community through philanthropic efforts and fundraising. Funds raised by Riverview Health Foundation are gifted to Riverview Health for the purposes of purchasing advanced medical equipment and providing much-needed services to patients and their family members. 

About Riverview Health 

Riverview Health is an independent community-based health system comprised of a full-service, 156-bed hospital in Noblesville, a 16-bed hospital in Westfield, as well as freestanding combined ER and urgent care facilities. Also included are 14 distinct primary, immediate, and specialty care facilities across Hamilton County. Riverview Health provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties and has been frequently recognized for its clinical and service excellence. 

About Duke Energy 

Duke Energy is one of America’s largest energy holding companies, dedicated to providing clean, reliable and affordable energy in seven states in the Southeast and Midwest. As an industry leader in sustainable innovation, Duke Energy’s powering solutions help customers and communities thrive and grow. Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, provides about 6,800 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 900,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana’s largest electric supplier.