Adanta Group in Pulaski County Receives CARES Act Funding for Telehealth Upgrades

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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Adanta Group in Pulaski County was awarded $6,327 to expand its telehealth services. The federal funding, distributed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), was made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Senator McConnell introduced the CARES Act, the largest economic rescue package in American history, and led it to enactment in about a week.

According to the FCC, the Adanta Group can use these CARES Act funds to purchase laptop computers and cameras to increase its mental health services for current and new patients.

"The CARES Act is providing needed resources to help expand the reach of healthcare heroes, including those at the Adanta Group, as they safely care for at-risk Kentuckians," said Senator McConnell. "As the only congressional leader not from New York or California, I'm constantly looking to provide for Middle America, especially Kentucky. I'm proud of the Adanta Group's work to provide mental health treatment for individuals and families in Pulaski County, especially during the coronavirus crisis."

"The Adanta Group is excited we have been awarded FCC Telehealth funds enabling our agency to further enhance our telehealth capabilities for our clients. As a community mental health center with limited resources, the Adanta Group serves as the critical safety net for our region's most vulnerable citizens," said Tracie R. Horton, MBA, CEO/Executive Director of Adanta Group. "These funds will assist our agency in reaching clients with limited resources while enabling existing clients to keep doctor and therapist appointments without expensive travel. Telehealth services also limit client and staff exposure to COVID-19. We appreciate Senator McConnell's assistance in securing these funds for our region and we thank him for his support."

In addition to these federal funds, the CARES Act has had a $12 billion impact in Kentucky so far. Senator McConnell's legislation has delivered $3.7 billion in relief to address urgent housing, transportation, healthcare, education and economic development priorities. His legislation also created the Paycheck Protection Program, which is helping more than 47,000 Kentucky small businesses access over $5.2 billion in loans to keep their lights on and employees on payroll. Kentucky families have also received more than $3.2 billion in Economic Impact Payments from the U.S. Treasury.

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