Federal funding to boost health services at Hudson Headwaters
By Michael Goot, The Post-Star, Glens Falls, N.Y. | |
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Hudson Headwaters is receiving
The money is intended to help increase people's access to comprehensive health services by hiring new staff, staying open for longer hours and expanding the care they provide to include new services such as oral health, behavioral health, pharmacy and vision services.
Hudson Headwaters spokesman
Hudson Headwaters officials applied for this funding because the organization provides care in medically under-served regions and offer care to everyone in their communities regardless of insurance or income, according to Nelson.
"We're delighted for the help from Senators Schumer and Gillibrand. They've always been strong supporters of Hudson Headwaters and primary care is the most cost-effective way of keeping a lot of people healthy," Nelson said.
The new physicians are Dr.
Gillibrand said this funding is a major investment for upstate.
"Quality health care must be accessible throughout our communities. This grant will help local health care centers throughout the state meet the need for services and provide families with better care. By hiring more trained staff members and by expanding care and hours, centers will work more efficiently and New Yorkers will be able to get the quality care they need," she said in a news release.
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