First Choice Community Health Centers

Organization:

First Choice Community Health Centers (FCCHC)

Amount:

$75,000.00

Program Area:

Rural Healthcare Initiative

County of Applicant:

Harnett

Year:

2012

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to assist First Care Community Health Centers with renovation and construction of Benhaven Medical Center, a primary care facility that was opened in 1998 in Cameron, NC. Proposed improvements include construction of three additional exam rooms, remodeling/expansion of the patient waiting room, and two additional offices for referral/outreach services and mental health. The project will help meet the increasing demand from population growth in the area including that resulting from BRAC. Golden LEAF funds will help pay for construction. The project will create three full-time equivalent jobs.

Contact:

Ms. Sheila Simmons40 Autumn Fern TrailPO Box 2768Lillington, North Carolina 27546(910) 364-0971

Areas Served:

Harnett

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