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Wilkes-Barre, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) awarded $1,537,154 to the Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern PA in Wilkes-Barre. The purpose of this Health Center Program grant is to support New Access Points (NAP) for the delivery of comprehensive primary health care services.

Health Center Program grants support a variety of community-based and patient-directed public and private nonprofit organizations that serve an increasing number of the nations’ underserved.  Individually, each health center plays an important role in the goal of ensuring access to services. Combined, they have had a critical impact on the health care status of medically underserved and vulnerable populations throughout the United States and its territories.

“This funding will continue to provide families and individuals with the preventive care and treatment they need to live healthy lives,” said Rep. Cartwright. “Community health centers remain a crucial part of our system to provide everyone with access to affordable, quality care.

“We at the Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania are thankful for the funds provided to us by the HRSA Grant and the continued support from Congressman Matt Cartwright,” said Tiffany L. Tankalavage MHA, CEO of the Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern PA. “Without those like him, we would not have the necessary means to provide medical and dental services to our patients of all populations and most importantly those who are uninsured or underinsured.  With these monies, we are able to assist patients in their times of need, provide healthy check-ups, and improve the overall health of those in Luzerne and Wyoming counties. As our offices span 7 different locations, we are very fortunate to have leaders like Congressman Cartwright on our side.” 

The New Access Points grant is overseen by HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration Agency (HRSA). The HRSA makes grants to organizations to improve and expand health care services for underserved people.