Albany Area Primary Health Care Receives $5.2 Million Grant to Expand Services and Improve Access to Healthcare in Southwest Georgia

Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. has received a $5,187,269 Health Center Program grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant was announced by Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) to support the organization in expanding its services, opening new offices, and recruiting more healthcare providers in Southwest Georgia.

Congressman Bishop emphasized that having health centers close to where people live is essential for timely care and adherence to treatment plans. He stated that rural, smaller, and underserved communities often struggle to maintain local healthcare facilities, making grants like these critical for improving access to healthcare in these areas.

Albany Area Primary Health Care is one of the largest Community Health Centers in Georgia and Southwest Georgia, providing affordable, accessible primary health care services to individuals and families regardless of their financial status. As community-based and patient-directed organizations, health resources and services administration-funded health centers play a vital role in meeting the healthcare needs of communities across the country. This grant will enable Albany Area Primary Health Care to continue serving the residents of Southwest Georgia effectively.

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