Sen. Durbin Announces Federal Funding for Clay County Hospital

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Published on July 14 2016 2:48 pm
Last Updated on July 14 2016 2:48 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

US Senator Dick Durbin has announced $200,000 in federal funding to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

(SEN. DICK DURBIN)

Durbin said the funding, awarded by the US Department of Health and Human Services, will support case management for patients with chronic disease, help prepare nurses to effectively assist patients with chronic disease, and teach patients to better manage their conditions. This US Department of Health and Human Services grant is intended to support health care in medically-underserved communities.

Durbin said, "Rural commnities in Illinois and across the country face barriers to health care access that put residents at greater risk for chronic and preventable diseases. This investment will help ensure that the people of Clay County receive care when they need it, and it will avoid unnecessary and expensive visits to the emergency department."