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Holyoke, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means joined President and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center Spiros Haritas for the announcement of $8,700,000 in federal funding to the hospital.

“This money is a lifeline for providers who are caring for the COVID patients and others in the community who need quality health care, and Holyoke Medical Center is one of the best,” said Congressman Neal. “The COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a health crisis. This funding will help support patients, providers, and frontline health workers. Holyoke also stepped up and took on patients from the Holyoke Soldiers Home when it was overwhelmed with COVID-related infections. Thanks to their help, many veterans received the care they needed during a troubling time.”

“Holyoke Medical Center, like other Massachusetts hospitals, has suffered significant financial losses in the fight against the pandemic,” said Haritas. “For a small stand-alone community hospital, the impact of the additional costs and the loss of revenue can mean financial ruin. Chairman Neal has tirelessly advocated for all hospitals, and very specifically for the most vulnerable hospitals, like Holyoke Medical Center. We are extremely grateful for the advocacy and the financial relief we received. This funding directly helps our nurses, doctors and frontline staff because it secures PPE, equipment and resources for the ongoing fight against the pandemic. We know that the Chairman will continue to keep a watchful eye on Massachusetts hospitals as this pandemic unfolds. We are confident he will do everything in his power to continue the much-needed support.”

This funding was made possible through the Department of Health and Human Services Provider Relief Fund’s second round of high impact COVID-19 area funding to hospitals. More information can be found HERE.

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