McConnell Helps Boost Access to Healthcare in Morehead

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today the Gateway Area Development District received a $138,000 competitive federal grant to provide medical services to an estimated 1,805 Kentuckians in Morehead during the month of July. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded the grant funding to support Operation Gateway Kentucky Innovative Readiness Training Medical Mission, a program through the U.S. Department of Defense that provides high-quality primary care, optometry, dental and pharmacy services at no charge to patients.

Senator McConnell's office contacted ARC in support of the Gateway district's grant application. In addition to offering much-needed healthcare services to Kentuckians, the military personnel deployed to Morehead will also receive real-world training experience.

"Too many families and communities in Northeastern Kentucky face difficulties accessing critical healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing scourge of substance abuse have only compounded those challenges. I was proud to support the Gateway district in its partnerships to bring quality services to Morehead," said Senator McConnell. "In addition to meeting the urgent needs of Kentucky families, this medical mission will also bolster our servicemembers' readiness and expertise to respond to any situation at home or abroad."

"Gateway Area Development District is thrilled to partner with the Department of Defense to help facilitate the Operation Gateway Innovative Readiness Training mission that will provide medical clinics at no-cost to the local communities," said Joshua Farrow, Executive Director at Gateway Area Development District. "We are grateful to Leader Mitch McConnell, Governor Andy Beshear, Appalachian Regional Commission Co-Chair Gayle Manchin, and Department for Local Government Commissioner Dennis Keene for their support in helping make this mission a reality."

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