For Immediate
Release:
November 23, 2022
County received
grants to strengthen
public
health infrastructure
FREEHOLD, NJ – The
Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that the
County has received $2,873,271 through two grants to strengthen public health
infrastructure.
“On behalf of the
Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, I want to commend the work done
by the Monmouth County Health Department (MCHD) for receiving these two grants,”
said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We look forward to using the
grant funds to improve public health for all of our residents.”
The first grant is
the Enhancing Local Public Health Infrastructure Partner Organization Grant, which
was administered to support the development or expansion of long-term health
infrastructure improvements with a key emphasis on health equity, diversity,
inclusion, and accessibility.
The second grant is
the County Health Infrastructure Grant, which will provide direct support to
the County’s Health Department in addressing and responding to complex public
health emergencies and providing key public health initiatives.
“Monmouth County is
committed to developing and expanding long-term health infrastructure improvements
such as updating technology, communicable disease mitigation efforts and other
public health priorities, “said Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley,
liaison to MCHD. “The grants will allow the MCHD to expand services and
resources available with the goal of creating a healthier community.”
For more information on the Monmouth County Health
Department, call 732-431-7456 or go to www.visitmonmouth.com.
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