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Grant to fund new equipment for EMS in Luzerne County

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Congressman Matt Cartwright says everyone should have access to the best medical resources. Not just the large cities. “All the money seems to go to the big cities all the time. And you know what cities they are, that’s not around here. Our place qualifies here in Pittston as well for rural economic development dollars from the U.S. Department of Agriculture,” said Representative Matt Cartwright.

An ambulance company in Luzerne county is awarded thousands of dollars in grant money from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Take a look at this powered stretcher. It’s just one of the many new pieces of medical equipment the Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance Association is getting with more than $200,000 in newly-awarded grant money.

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