GRIFFITH ANNOUNCES $249,000 HHS GRANT TO VIRGINIA TECH

Washington, Sept. 4 -- Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following press release:

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a grant for $249,000. The funding supports research into families that serve as caregivers for patients with dementia.

In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

"Dementia not only impacts patients, but family caregivers as well.

"This HHS grant for $249,000 helps Virginia Tech advance research into care for those who struggle with and treat dementia."

BACKGROUND

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Healt...