Neal Announces $1.8 Million to Baystate Health
Springfield, MA,
March 30, 2021
Springfield, MA – Congressman Richard E. Neal joined Baystate Health President and CEO Dr. Mark A. Keroack on Tuesday morning for the announcement of almost $2 million to Baystate Health from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to continue their COVID-19 efforts. Through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program, Baystate Health will receive $1,873,740 to ensure that resource constraints do not inhibit efforts to respond to this unprecedented pandemic. Last year, Baystate Health was the recipient of $5,621,222 in funding of this same kind. This award provides this additional funding as a result of a cost share adjustment for Emergency Protective Measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I am so appreciative of the work that Dr. Keroack and his colleagues are doing to prevent and protect our community from the coronavirus,” said Congressman Neal. “They have and continue to take herculean steps to stop the virus and while it took a signification financial toll on Baystate, they have never slowed down. This funding will ensure that they have the resources they need to continue to serve our most vulnerable.” “As chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Neal over the past year has played a key role in the nation’s fight against the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. He has never wavered in his support of the 1st congressional district and has continued to work tirelessly on behalf of his constituents and Baystate Health to address the serious financial pressures facing us and every individual as part of the pandemic,” said Dr Keroack. “Congressman Neal’s efforts have not only provided financial assistance to Baystate Health during the crisis, but he has been crucial in obtaining much-needed PPE for our healthcare workers, as well as addressing the need for testing materials and vaccinations. His help in securing additional aid for Baystate from FEMA comes at a critical time as western Massachusetts braces for a third surge of the virus,” he added. This funding is authorized under the January 21, 2021 Presidential Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense & the Secretary of Homeland Security and Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. More information can be found HERE. ## |