Willits News - Federal funds for new hospital
February 5, 2010
The new Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital received an earmark for $350,000 in the 2010 Omnibus Appropriations Bill passed by Congress in December. The earmark for Willits hospital was included in the $446.8 billion bill.
Congressman Mike Thompson was the sponsor for the Willits hospital funding and for $350,000 set aside for St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka.
This is the second year money has been earmarked for the new hospital with $190,000 included in the 2009 fiscal year's budget.
"The recent events in Haiti, and closer to home in Eureka, should serve as a reminder of how important preparedness is when dealing with earthquakes," says Thompson. "This funding will be used to help the hospital meet California's seismic compliance requirements and enable the hospital to continue providing access to health care services in Mendocino County. We need to continue to invest in our infrastructure, not only to prepare us for the worst, but also to create good jobs and ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care."
"We are extremely grateful to Congressman Thompson and his entire staff for their help in securing federal dollars for our project," says Margie Handley, president of the Howard Community Healthcare Foundation.
Congressman Mike Thompson was the sponsor for the Willits hospital funding and for $350,000 set aside for St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka.
This is the second year money has been earmarked for the new hospital with $190,000 included in the 2009 fiscal year's budget.
"The recent events in Haiti, and closer to home in Eureka, should serve as a reminder of how important preparedness is when dealing with earthquakes," says Thompson. "This funding will be used to help the hospital meet California's seismic compliance requirements and enable the hospital to continue providing access to health care services in Mendocino County. We need to continue to invest in our infrastructure, not only to prepare us for the worst, but also to create good jobs and ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care."
"We are extremely grateful to Congressman Thompson and his entire staff for their help in securing federal dollars for our project," says Margie Handley, president of the Howard Community Healthcare Foundation.
Issues:Health Care