WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski, D-Pa. (11th CD), issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) announced $311,090 from the recovery package for the Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania (RHC) which will allow the organization to reach out to more uninsured individuals. The announcement was made at Freeland Health Center, one of the RHC's medical sites. The RHC hopes to help over 1,000 more Northeastern Pennsylvanians with needed medical services as a result of the funding. The federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a result of the recovery package that Congress passed on February 13 with Congressman Kanjorski's support. The HHS distributed funding to community health centers nationwide enabling them to expand their services.
'This funding from the recovery package will help the RHC expand its services to more individuals and families in the area in need of affordable, quality heath services,' said Congressman Kanjorski. 'I applaud RHC for the valuable work they do for Northeastern Pennsylvania's residents. Too many people live without health insurance, and then when they need medical and dental services, the costs are too high. RHC makes it possible for many of these individuals and families to get the quality care they need at an affordable price. And with this new funding, RHC will be able to help many more people access these services.'
'I would like to thank Congressman Kanjorski for supporting the recovery package,' said Ed Michael, President of the RHC. 'With this additional funding, we will now be able to extend our medical and dental services to even more people, enabling them to access care that they might not otherwise be able to afford. Our centers throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania provide valuable services to residents, and I am thrilled that we have the opportunity to spread those services to more people. We greatly appreciate Congressman Kanjorski's support.'
The RHC provides primary and preventive medical and dental services to residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania - regardless of income levels. The organization has seven medical centers and three dental centers throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, including a pediatric site and a homeless planning site. The RHC offers health care at an affordable cost and at a discount for eligible individuals. Anyone in need of medical or dental services is able to access services at RHC's centers.
The RHC is a member of the National Association of Community Health Centers, which are non-profit, community-directed health care providers that offer high quality, affordable primary and preventative care.
If people would like to inquire about RHC's services, please contact them at (570) 825-8741.For more information please contact: Sarabjit Jagirdar, Email:- htsyndication@hindustantimes.com.
