Foundation grant supports ACCC effort

Anne Carlsen Center for Children was awarded a grant last month of $2,698 from Dakota Medical Foundation to help fund the purchase of 10 portable suction machines.

The machines are critical to the care of children with medically fragile conditions residing at the Center.

ACCC, located in Jamestown, is the only organization in North Dakota providing residential, therapy and education services in a combined program to children and young adults with disabilities.

"Over a third of our residents rely on specialized medical care to help them lead active and fulfilling lives. Our ability to purchase this equipment, with DMF's help, adds to their ability to be more independent," said ACCC Foundation Executive Director Kevin Cooper. "We appreciate Dakota Medical Foundation's commitment to partner with us on this project."

Dakota Medical Foundation, based in Fargo, N.D., focuses its efforts on improving access to medical and dental care. Since its inception in 1995, the Foundation has invested nearly $27 million in more than 275 non-profit organizations to help them measurably improve health and access to healthcare.