In 1989, the community gathered to celebrate Dr. Edward Nelson Diters on the occasion of his retirement, after over 40 years of dedicated service as Canton’s family doctor. In his honor, the community generously donated the initial funding to create the Dr. Diters Legacy Scholarship.
Today, Canton Community Health Fund, Inc. continues to honor the work of Dr. Diters by providing Scholarships to graduating Canton High School students pursuing a future in health-related or public service/safety fields, through further education, training or certification.
In 1968, Canton Visiting Nurse Association (CVNA), established the Canton Public Health Service Scholarship for individuals pursuing higher education in public health. In 1980, a follow-up study found that over 75% of Scholarship recipients were ‘Paying It Forward’ by working in: analytical chemistry, nursing, rehabilitation, physical and respiratory therapy and psychology.
Today, Canton Community Health Fund, Inc. celebrates the spirit of CVNA’s commitment to the future by providing financial support to Canton residents pursuing further education, training or certification in health-related or public service/safety fields.
