Lautenberg Announces Nearly $17 Million For 20 Health Centers Across New Jersey

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Article Date: 02 Jul 2009 - 4:00 PDT

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Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced 20 New Jersey health centers will receive $16,987,384 to address facility and equipment needs, increase access to health care for underserved populations, and create construction-related jobs. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds are being provided under the Economic Recovery Law signed by President Obama in February.

"These tough economic times are straining the budgets of our hospitals and health care centers, so it's critical we provide resources to help them provide the care our communities need. With these funds, we will help create jobs and give our health centers the tools they need to provide quality, affordable health care to those who need it most," said Sen. Lautenberg.

CIP funds are to be used to address pressing capital improvement needs in health centers, such as construction, repair, renovation, and equipment purchases, including the acquisition of health information technology systems. Before being awarded federal funds, health centers must demonstrate how their projects will lead to improvements in access to health services for underserved populations and create health center and construction-related jobs.

The following health centers will receive federal funds:

Grantee Name - City - CIP Grant Award

Atlanticare Health Services - Egg Harbor Township - $364,170.00
Camcare Health Corporation - Camden - $1,375,355.00
Community Health Care, Inc. - Bridgeton - $1,756,575.00
Henry J. Austin Health Center - Trenton - $886,335.00
Horizon Health Center- Jersey City- $682,390.00
Jewish Renaissance Medical Center - Perth Amboy- $727,645.00
Lakewood Resource And Referral Center, Inc.- Lakewood - $250,000.00
Metropolitan Family Health Network, Inc - Jersey City - $630,345.00
Monmouth Family Health Center - Long Branch - $250,000.00
Neighborhood Health Services Corporation, Inc. - Plainfield - $1,114,080.00
Newark City Health And Human Services - Newark - $341,595.00
Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. - Newark - $891,760.00
North Hudson Community Action Corporation - West New York - $2,391,440.00
Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. - Lakewood - $758,550.00
Paterson Community Health Center, Inc. - Paterson - $890,920.00
Project H.O.P.E., Incorporated - Camden - $306,385.00
Southern Jersey Family - Hammonton - $1,817,440.00
Umdnj - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - New Brunswick - $498,384.00
Vnacj Community Health Center - Asbury Park - $514,845.00
Zufall Health Center, Inc. - Dover - $539,170.00
Total $16,987,384.00

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Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg