Buhl Regional Forum 2016
On October 19th, 2016 The Buhl Regional Health Foundation (BRHF) hosted over 170 people at the Penn State Shenango Auditorium. Community organizations, municipalities, churches, and other committed citizens, came together to talk about improving the health of our valley. There were many important conversations about our changing communities. Each of the attendees was asked to discuss concepts regarding advantages, issues, and possible areas of improvement for our area. In the end, it was clear that community-advancement involves cooperation. Details: BRHF Board Chair, Ruthanne Beighley opened the forum by defining Conversion Foundations (Created when non-profit hospitals are converted to for-profit companies.) and their designated importance; improving the healthRead More →
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The well attended Open House and Ribbon Cutting for the Buhl Regional Health Foundation (BRHF) was a wonderful indicator of area support. Many representatives from community and civic organizations were in attendance. Notably, State Representative, Mark Longietti (7th Legislative District) and Barbara Sieck Taylor, Executive Director, Grant Makers of Western PA were present. During the Ribbon Cutting, Representative Longietti spoke about the importance of the organization and Ruthanne Beighley, Board Chair, discussed the diligence of the leadership team at BRHF. The Buhl Regional Health Foundation is committed to improving the health and well being of the people in our communities.Read More →
Open House, September 22nd
The Buhl Regional Health Foundation will host an open house on September 22 from 3 – 5 pm. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 4pm. Come and tour our facilities located at 701 Pierce Ave., Suite 1 in Sharpsville, PA (the newly re purposed Pierce Ave. School). We are very interested in meeting with members of the community we serve. We are currently developing a grant making process as well as educational programs and events for providers. Come and introduce yourself. We would love to hear your thoughts about improving the health and well-being of our valley.Read More →
New Buhl Regional Health Foundation is Approved
On May 18, Mercer County Judge Christopher St. John approved a petition to transfer $21.9 million dollars from the Christian H. Buhl Legacy Trust to the Buhl Regional Health Foundation. The non-profit corporation now known as the Christian H. Buhl Legacy Trust was created in 1893 when a number of community leaders decided to build the first hospital in the Shenango Valley. The hospital was named in honor of Christian H. Buhl who made a number of contributions to the Shenango Valley. He was also the father of Frank H. Buhl, who along with wife Julia Forker Buhl founded Buhl Park in the early 1900s.Read More →