Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Rogers Announces Black Lung Grant
KENTUCKY....
U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers announced the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $582,993 grant to the Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation to provide services to coal miners of eastern Kentucky impacted by black lung disease and other respiratory problems. The Respiratory Clinics of Eastern Kentucky and Black Lung Clinics Program, subsidiaries of Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation, have provided services to retired, active, and disabled coal miners of eastern Kentucky and others suffering from breathing disorders since 1983. The core service area of the program is comprised of Letcher, Harlan, Knott, Perry and Pike counties. However, patients from other counties and surrounding states are seeking the services provided by these clinics.
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