In Southwest Georgia, 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 grant was announced by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and is intended to help the organization expand its services and open new offices in the region. The funding will also ensure that patients in 13 counties have access to quality healthcare.
Congressman Bishop emphasized the importance of having health centers close to where people live for timely care and adherence to treatment plans. Rural, smaller, and underserved communities often struggle to maintain local healthcare facilities, making grants like these essential 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, dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality primary health care services to individuals and families regardless of their financial status. With this grant, they can 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 allow Albany Area Primary Health Care to continue providing essential services to those who need them most.