Affinia Healthcare is one of 38 nonprofit organizations set to receive a grant from the St. Louis County Port Authority (Port Authority). 

The grant, totaling $150,000 of the $4.9 million overall fund, will help with the newly developed Affinia Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program launching in June 2026 at the Ferguson location.  

“This award will go towards the remodeling of our Ferguson Health Center building to house the Family Medicine Residency Program, providing dedicated space for the Residents, as required for accreditation,” said Affinia Healthcare Vice President, Development and Community Relations Yvonne Buhlinger. 

This grant comes from the Port Authority’s Community Investment Fund, a program which supports the economic and community development projects aligned with the Port Authority. 

“These organizations were chosen from a record number of applicants because we felt that they had great potential to help make our St. Louis region a better place to work and live,” said Ambassador Kevin F. O’Malley, chair of the St. Louis County Port Authority. “Like our funding the new St. Louis-London flights announced in October, we are hopeful that the investments we announce today will provide new opportunities and improve the economy of St. Louis County and the region.” 

The Family Medicine Residency Program received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) earlier this year, allowing for the recruitment of future professionals. The application deadline closed last month with an overwhelming response. 

“We received over one thousand applications and will be completing 94 interviews for our four slots,” said Family Medicine Residency Program Director Dr. Kenneth Hemba. “We’re happy with the response of the number of applicants. We know the Program will not only expand access to care but also builds a sustainable pipeline of highly competent providers committed to health access and long-term impact.” 

To learn more about the Family Medicine Residency Program, please visit www.affiniahealthcare.org/family-medicine-residency/.