09/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2024 08:56
BOLTON, MS- Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded two significant grants to recipients within Mississippi's Second Congressional District. The grants, totaling $1,625,000, are part of the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program aimed at supporting construction and development in healthcare facilities.
The grant details are as follows:
These investments in healthcare facilities underscore the federal government's commitment to ensuring access to quality healthcare services in rural and underserved communities. The funding will support critical construction projects, enabling these hospitals to better serve the health needs of their respective areas. "I am proud to see these much-needed federal funds directed to Yalobusha General Hospital and North Sunflower Medical Center," said Congressman Thompson. "Improving our healthcare infrastructure is essential to providing the highest quality of care to our communities. These grants will go a long way in ensuring that residents in our district have access to the medical services they deserve." |
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