GRIFFITH ANNOUNCES $96,000 HHS GRANT TO APPALACHIAN AGENCY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.

Washington, Sept. 24 -- Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following press release:

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc., based in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, a $96,000 grant. The funding supports the purchase of medical equipment for the Bristol, Virginia, PACE Center. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

"This year, the new Bristol PACE Center opened to provide care for senior citizens.

"This grant for nearly $100,000 helps the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens tend to the health care challenges faced by senior citizens in the region."

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