Norcross Announces Over $2.5M in CARES Act Funding for Local Health Care Providers to Fight COVID-19

CHERRY HILL, NJ – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced today that South Jersey health care facilities will receive over $2,500,000 in federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act – a $2 trillion federal relief package passed by Congress in late March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CARES Act allocated approximately $200 billion for hospitals, health systems and health research, including expanding funding for the personal protective equipment desperately needed by our health care workers, such as ventilators, n95 masks, gowns, gloves, etc.

“As the country continues to face both a public health emergency and an economic crisis, allocating funding for our frontline workers must remain a top priority. In order to have a healthy economy, we first need a healthy workforce,” said Congressman Norcross. “The funding our South Jersey facilities will receive as a result of the CARES Act is vital to securing the equipment our health care providers need to respond to this crisis. I will continue to work with South Jersey officials and health care leaders and fight in Congress to ensure our community has the resources needed to combat this outbreak and keep residents healthy and secure.”

Through the CARES Act, South Jersey health care facilities will receive:

• $1,309,625 to CAMcare Health Corporation, which has provided health care to Camden and Gloucester counties since 1978.
• $638,360 to Osborn Family Health Center, which provides patients with access to primary health care.
• $588,995 to Project H.O.P.E., which specializes in the health and well-being of homeless residents in Camden.

“This grant will enable us to expand our COVID – 19 testing, to grow our Telehealth services to reach more patients and to continue our mission of serving the people of our community by improving their healthcare. CAMcare is here for Camden and beyond, insured or otherwise,” said Mark Roberts, CAMcare President & CEO.

“Project H.O.P.E. is sincerely grateful to receive CARES Act funding to continue to be on the frontlines preventing, preparing for, and responding to the COVID-19 Emergency,” said Patricia DeShields, CEO of Project H.O.P.E. “Funding for telehealth visits, medical supplies, and maintaining operations is especially paramount in providing care to Camden City Region’s most vulnerable populations. This legislation and new funding will enable Project H.O.P.E.  to continue the work we’re doing on the ground against the coronavirus, delivering essential primary care services, testing and screening patients, and helping to reduce the burdens on Camden City emergency rooms and hospitals.”

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