Lexington Expands Community Paramedicine Program with $462K Grant
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What happened
The city of Lexington announced the expansion of its community paramedicine program. Mayor Linda Gorton made the announcement, noting that the city secured a $462,000 grant through the Rural Health Transformation Crisis to Care Program. The program, which started in 2018, supports individuals struggling with substance abuse or behavioral stress.
From wkyt.com
Why it matters
The grant funding will cover the personnel, training, equipment, clinical supplies, and infrastructure needed to expand the program for the first year. This represents a public investment in local health and social support services.
From wkyt.com
Who's involved
- LexingtonThe city receiving the grant and expanding the program
- Linda GortonThe Mayor who announced the program expansion
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The entities involved
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Lexington
city in and county seat of Fayette County, Kentucky, United States
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Linda Gorton
American politician