Health Care for All: Albany Area Primary Health Care Awarded $5.2 Million Grant to Expand Services in Southwest Georgia

Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) has announced that Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. has been awarded a $5,187,269 Health Center Program grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The purpose of this grant is to support the organization in expanding its services, opening new offices, and recruiting more healthcare providers in Southwest Georgia. This funding will also help ensure that patients in 13 counties in the region have access to quality healthcare.

According to Congressman Bishop, having health centers close to where people live is essential for timely care and adherence to treatment plans. Rural, smaller, and underserved communities often struggle to maintain local healthcare facilities, making grants like these crucial for improving access to healthcare in these areas.

Albany Area Primary Health Care is among the largest Community Health Centers in Georgia and Southwest Georgia. They are dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality primary health care services to individuals and families regardless of their financial status. This grant will allow Albany Area Primary Health Care to continue serving the residents of Southwest Georgia effectively.

Health Resources and Services Administration-funded health centers are community-based and patient-directed organizations that play a vital role in meeting the healthcare needs of communities across the country. This grant will help Albany Area Primary Health Care expand its services, open new offices and recruit more healthcare providers in Southwest Georgia ensuring that patients have access to quality healthcare services close to home.

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In conclusion, this grant awarded by HHS will be beneficial for residents living in rural areas as they will now have access to quality primary care services without having to travel long distances. With this funding support Albany Area Primary Health Care can continue its mission of providing affordable accessible care regardless of one’s financial status while creating new job opportunities within those communities it serves.