WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Peter Welch issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined health care providers and community leaders for roundtable discussion at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) to discuss the importance of rural and independent pharmacies. Senator Welch celebrated $1.4 million (https://www.welch.senate.gov/welch-delivers-for-vermonts-northeast-kingdom/) in new federal funding-which he championed and secured-to help build new pharmacies in Caledonia County and address the recent loss of pharmacies in Caledonia towns.
"Local pharmacies are far more than a place to fill prescriptions-they're a vital part of health care. That's why I'm proud to have secured $1.4 million in fede...