Warwick, Georgia — U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is strengthening rural health care in southwest Georgia.
Today, Senator Ossoff announced federal resources to Crisp Regional Hospital to help build a new clinic facility in Warwick, Georgia. This project aims to reduce barriers to health care for families in rural Georgia and ensure they receive the life-saving care they need.
With this funding, Crisp Regional will expand its clinic from a previously abandoned bank teller building to a new clinic facility that is specifically designed as a medical delivery space and located on a high-traffic, easy-to-understand route. We are planning to move the operations of
Sen. Ossoff brought together Republicans and Democrats, working with Sen. Raphael Warnock to provide $580,000 for the project through this year's bipartisan government funding package.
In 2022, Senator Ossoff previously provided resources to expand the regional transportation program to Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordell.
“Nothing is more important than whether my family is safe and healthy.” Senator Ossoff said: “I am uniting Republicans and Democrats to provide funding to support the establishment of a new modular clinic to serve Warwick families. Crisp Regional President for bringing this proposal to my office We would like to thank Steve Gortney and our CEO for his leadership in the community.”
“Senators Ossoff and Warnock support us in making lifesaving health care more accessible and sustainable for underserved populations in rural Worth and Crisp Counties, Georgia. Thank you. This project builds on the long-standing services of Crisp Regional's existing rural clinics by providing a new clinic facility repositioned within the region, increasing access to health and preventive care, and functionality. and improve visibility.” “Chrisp Regional Health Services is thrilled to be able to provide the best care for our patients,” said Steven Gautney, President and CEO of Crisp Regional Health Services.
“As a result of this project, many rural residents will have increased access to preventive and continuing care for chronic conditions.” Mr. Gortney continued. “This funding builds on our tradition of service and dedication to the people who live in Warwick, Georgia and the surrounding areas. This project leverages and improves existing resources to make health care more accessible to rural communities. It’s a very sustainable example of making it accessible and effective.”
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