Approved projects are as follows:
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY
Hampshire County Public Health Facility Project – $1,905,300.00
The Hampshire County Commission will renovate and build onto its current facility. The construction will enable the department to create a negative pressure area that will provide isolation to patients with infectious illnesses, as well as protect patients who are susceptible to infections from others.
Hampshire County Public Health Service Project – $484,333.00
The Hampshire County Commission will purchase a mobile health unit for the purpose of servicing low-to-moderate income individuals who have difficulty obtaining medical services due to a lack of transportation or physical mobility. The mobile unit will provide services such as COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, annual flu vaccinations, childhood immunizations, and annual health screenings.
MINERAL COUNTY
Mineral County Public Health Facility Project – $2,958,700.00
The Mineral County Commission will build an annex to the current health department, which will include a drive-thru facility. The construction will enable the local health department to test individuals for COVID-19 while that individual remains in their vehicle. In addition, a negative pressure area will be constructed that will provide isolation to patients with infectious illnesses, as well as protect patients who are susceptible to infections from others. These rooms will allow for isolation away from other patients and visitors, and will provide added protection for healthcare staff.
Mineral County Public Health Service Project – $447,500.00
The Mineral County Commission will purchase a mobile health unit for the purpose of servicing low-to-moderate income individuals who have difficulty obtaining medical services due to a lack of transportation or physical mobility. The mobile unit will provide services such as COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, annual flu vaccinations, childhood immunizations, and annual health screenings.
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