IMS Health Foundation

The Foundation also focuses on our youth by awarding an annual scholarship to a high school student pursing a professional healthcare degree or medically related career in the allied health profession. In addition, the Foundation provides general health relief around the world.

CLICK HERE for the 2012 IMSHF Scholarship Application. Any high school senior living in the Valley of the Sun who intends to pursue a professional healthcare degree or medically related career is eligible for the scholarship.

 

The IMSHF awarded two scholarships for academic excellence to local high school seniors in June 2011, at its 2nd Annual Awards Ceremony. The first scholarship, awarded in conjunction with the IMS Arizona Marathon, went to Angel Lam. She received $500, renewable for four years. The second scholarship was awarded to Clayton Lanham, who also received a renewable $500 four year scholarship. Both winners will be entering their freshman year of college this fall and will be pursuing a professional health care degree. The IMS Arizona Marathon also recognized two of its student volunteers for outstanding volunteerism. Chelsey and Eric each received $500 for their efforts.

   

 

 

 

As part of its medical disaster relief objective, the Foundation is proud to partner with Loma Linda University by sending IMS physicians to help with the medical relief in Haiti at their satellite hospital. Dr. Troy Anderson, an IMS physician with Phoenix Neurology & Sleep Center, was in Haiti October 11-20, 2010, to assist earthquake survivors. In February 2010, another IMS physician traveled to Haiti to assist survivors with orthopedic surgery. 

The IMS Health Foundation provided free health checks at the Peoria Boys & Girls Club on Saturday, July 23rd from 9am-1pm.

   

 

On April 9, 2011, the IMSHF held its 2nd ANNUAL FREE HEALTH FAIR AT THE WAL-MART IN AVONDALE, AZ. There were free health screenings and raffle drawings! 

 

The IMS Health Foundation provided free health check-ups at the IMS Arizona Marathon EXPO in February 2011, and at the Goodyear in Action Day in September 2010; and free physicial exams to the Peoria Boys & Girls Club and Raymond S. Kellis High School students on July 25 and July 31, 2010, respectively. In May 2010, a few volunteers helped with health checks at Fallen Officer Travis Murphy Memorial Fundraiser. On December 5, 2009, the Foundation held its 1st Annual FREE Health Forum at the Avondale Wal-Mart Supercenter. The public had an opportunity to receive free health screenings and advice from medical experts. Click here to read an article that appeared in the West Valley View outlining the  Foundation's objectives.

For future free healthcare forums, check back here often to find out when the next one will be held.

 

The IMS Health Foundation also helped to organize a physician town hall meeting with Sen. John McCain on November 23, 2009. Arizona physicians had an opportunity to ask Sen. McCain questions about health care reform. Dr. Troy Anderson, the founder of the Foundation, was fortunate to introduce our Senator to the audience.

 

To learn more on how to donate to the IMS Health Foundation, please email IMSHF@imsaz.org or call 602-633-3838 x620.

 

IMS primary care physicians continue to donate their time and expertise to the West Valley Biggest Loser Contestants for free physicals. IMS physicians will continue to partner with health programs as a way to give back to the community.