Nearly $3.4 Million for Health Care Improvements in Nevada
KTVN, 9/3/10 - Millions in federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services is coming to Nevada. Senator Harry Reid announced nearly $3.4 million in grants will be used for training and prevention programs, along with improvements to health infrastructure across the state.
The University of Nevada, Reno is receiving two grants. One worth $742,500 for construction of health care facilities and $800,000 for their Center of Excellence for patients with diabetes.
Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation will receive $693,000 and Boulder City Hospital will get $990,000 for facility construction.
Additionally, the Nevada State Department of Health and Human Services will receive more than $100,000 to improve volunteer staff recruiting, liability protection and personnel security. The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony will receive $65,000 to fund an injury prevention program.
"The new health insurance reform law will make it easier and more affordable for Nevadans to see a doctor when they need one," said Reid. "The construction of more health care facilities is an investment in the health and economy of our state that will put Nevadans back to work, help us meet the increased demand for health care, and ensure Nevadans have the access they need."
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Nearly $3.4 Million for Health Care Improvements in Nevada
KTVN, 9/3/10 - Millions in federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services is coming to Nevada. Senator Harry Reid announced nearly $3.4 million in grants will be used for training and prevention programs, along with improvements to health infrastructure across the state.
The University of Nevada, Reno is receiving two grants. One worth $742,500 for construction of health care facilities and $800,000 for their Center of Excellence for patients with diabetes.
Saint Mary's Hospital Foundation will receive $693,000 and Boulder City Hospital will get $990,000 for facility construction.
Additionally, the Nevada State Department of Health and Human Services will receive more than $100,000 to improve volunteer staff recruiting, liability protection and personnel security. The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony will receive $65,000 to fund an injury prevention program.
"The new health insurance reform law will make it easier and more affordable for Nevadans to see a doctor when they need one," said Reid. "The construction of more health care facilities is an investment in the health and economy of our state that will put Nevadans back to work, help us meet the increased demand for health care, and ensure Nevadans have the access they need."
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