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February 3, 2009 - Family Health Network Receives HEAL New York Phase 6 Funding
In September of 2008 Governor David A. Paterson announced $280 million in grants funded through the Health Care Efficiency and Affordability Law for New Yorkers (HEAL NY), passed in 2006. HEAL NY authorizes the State to appropriate or bond up to $1 billion for projects that support the mandates of the Commission on Health Care Financing in the 21st Century (Berger Commission).
Family Health Network of Central New York, Inc. is proud to announce that they are one of the 79 recipients of HEAL NY PHASE 6 funding. HEAL NY PHASE 6 funding, totaling $100 million, will go to non-profit clinics and local health departments providing primary and community based health care services in neighborhoods and local communities.
HEAL NY projects support the core of New York’s health care reforms by strengthening primary care, supporting further consolidations, and further implementing Berger Commission recommendations to bring efficiency and effectiveness to New York’s health-care system,” said Governor Paterson. “These awards will help improve access to health care in our cities, towns and villages, and bring smart investments that will cut down on wasteful spending by directing funding to the best solutions for health care in New York State.”
Walt Priest, Chief Executive Officer of FHN states, “This award from the State of New York will allow Family Health Network to furnish new health centers in the communities of Cortland and Moravia.” Mr. Priest noted that Family Health Network is already in the preliminary stages of planning for these two new health centers as the grant period runs from October 2008 – September 2010. “We are very excited to have the opportunity to not only continue to provide the high quality medical and dental services needed in our community, but to be able to expand those services with extended hours, additional provider staff, and new state of the art facilities in these two communities.”
Family Health Network has been providing medical and dental services to the rural and low-income residents of Cortland County for more than 35 years. Established in 1972, the mission of this organization is to provide quality health care to the residents of Cortland and adjacent counties. FHN operates five medical clinics, one dental clinic, and four school based health clinics. The clinics serve Cuyler/DeRuyter, Cincinnatus, Marathon, Cortland, and Moravia.