For Release: Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE HHS GRANTS
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that several Southern Illinois health organizations have received Affordable Care Act Capital Development grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funds will be used to provide health care services, including upgrading equipment and renovating facilities.
Organizations |
Grant Amount |
Shawnee Health Service, Carterville |
$499,903 |
Rural Health, Inc., Anna |
$500,000 |
Community Health and Emergency Services, Inc., Cairo |
$500,000 |
“These grants will assist in meeting the health care needs of our region,” said Costello. “Health care continues to be a pressing need in our area and I will continue to see that these resources are a priority of the federal budget.”
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