GRIFFITH ANNOUNCES $750,000 HHS GRANT TO SUPPORT LOCAL OPIOID RESPONSE PROGRAMS

Washington, July 22 -- Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following press release:

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc., based in Saltville, Virginia, a $750,000 grant. The funding supports local opioid response programs. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems operates numerous New Day Recovery facilities and community health centers. As someone who has visited its Saltville location, I understand the impacts of the synthetic opioid crisis on rural communities. "This HHS grant for $750,000 helps Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems treat local communities. "I am proud that ...