Thompson Announces $1,125,000 in Federal Funding for Centre Volunteers in Medicine Clinic

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.– U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $1,125,000 for Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) clinic to rebuild and renovate its medical facility located in State College.

CVIM has outgrown its current facility and has recently purchased a new building with the intent of renovating the facility to provide over 10,000 square feet of medical space. The renovated facility will provide exam rooms, counseling rooms, dental operatories, and offices.

"Having spent nearly three decades in rural healthcare, I am all too familiar with the challenges associated with delivering low costs and quality services. Centre Volunteers in Medicine truly provides a lifeline for so many in our community," Rep. Thompson said. "With these funds, Centre Volunteers in Medicine will be able to continue their mission of delivering quality and affordable healthcare and dental services to Centre County residents. I appreciate their vision and look forward to building upon this partnership well into the future."

"Today's announcement from Congressman Thompson is great news for Centre Volunteers in Medicine. It is vital for our community to provide people without insurance access to affordable healthcare and this funding will help us continue to serve Centre County residents in new state-of-the-art facilities. We are beyond excited and incredibly thankful for this funding and continued support from Congressman Thompson," saidCheryl White, Executive Director of Centre Volunteers in Medicine.



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ABOUT CENTRE VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE
Centre Volunteers in Medicine opened its doors in February of 2003. This clinic providespreventative care and education on good health and dental habits, which decrease the risk of life-threatening conditions down the road. CVIM helps to keep patients healthy and employed. They also keep patients out of the emergency room with serious conditions, thereby avoiding much steeper costs that will ultimately be borne by the state and the nation. In this way, the benefits of CVIM radiate outward from these individuals to create a healthier, stronger community overall.