Appalachian Regional Commission funds will boost healthcare and recovery efforts
From the Office of Congressman Nick Langworthy,
Congressman Langworthy Secures $150,000 from ARC for Southern Tier Mobile Integrated Healthcare/Community Paramedicine Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced that $150,000 in federal funding has been secured through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)\for the Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc in Olean, NY to implement and expand a Mobile Integrated Healthcare/Community Paramedicine (MIH/CP) program across three rural and medically underserved areas of this district. The initiative will improve access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, enhance chronic disease management, reduce emergency room utilization, and create new local healthcare jobs.
Congressman Nick Langworthy said, “I am proud to fight for federal funding across our district, especially when it comes to assisting our rural healthcare system. Our communities across the Western New York and the Southern Tier face unique challenges, and programs like Mobile Integrated Healthcare are vital to bridging those gaps. This investment will bring high-quality care directly to patients’ homes and strengthen our local workforce and healthcare infrastructure. I am proud to support efforts that ensure families in rural New York have the same opportunity for timely, affordable care as those in urban areas.”
About Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc.
Southern Tier Health Care System, Inc. is a not-for-profit rural health network dedicated to improving health outcomes across Southwestern New York. This initiative will utilize proven public health practices to provide in-home care, enhance chronic disease management, and reduce emergency room utilization to help addressing healthcare disparities in the region. The MIH/CP program brings healthcare services directly to the homes of residents in rural and underserved areas, overcoming geographic barriers and providing timely care that might otherwise be inaccessible. This mobile approach ensures that even those without reliable transportation or who live far from healthcare facilities receive necessary medical attention. The project will improve health outcomes for residents, enhance the local healthcare infrastructure, and create employment opportunities for local paramedics and other healthcare professionals and support staff, contributing to job growth and the economic development of underserved rural communities. With an additional $112,758 provided by local sources, the total project investment will be $262,758. By the end of the 18-month grant period, the program is expected to serve 250 patients and train 25 healthcare workers
Congressman Langworthy Announces $500,000 in ARC Investments for Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler Counties Substance Abuse Recovery Workforce Training
Bridges to Employment: A Pathway from Recovery to Self-Sufficiency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy today announced more than $500,000 in federal investments for substance abuse recovery and workforce training, that has been secured through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for projects across the Southern Tier.
Congressman Nick Langworthy said, “I am proud to announce $500,000 dollars in federal funding is on its way to strengthen our local workforce, and offer critical skills training for those battling substance abuse and addiction. There is dignity in work, and the promise of the American dream is built each of us seizing the opportunity in front of us. This federal investment will serve our neighbors across Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler to build a bridge for people pursuing recovery to rejoin the workforce. From battling the drug epidemic with key legislation like the HALT Fentanyl Act, to supporting important workforce training and recovery programs like this, I will continue to fight for a stronger, safer, and healthier Southern Tier.”
$500,000 | BRIDGES TO EMPLOYMENT: A PATHWAY FROM RECOVERY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Chemung Schuyler Steuben Workforce New York in Corning has been awarded a $500,000 ARC grant for the Bridges to Employment: A Pathway from Recovery to Self-Sufficiency project, which will serve Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben counties. The program aims to help individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) access training, career counseling, and long-term employment opportunities, while partnering with regional employers to develop recovery-ready workplaces. Capabilities Inc. will support employers through an Employer Resource Network, and Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston will provide emergency services such as food, case management, and prevention education. Over the three-year project, 125 businesses are expected to participate in workplace trainings, and 200 individuals will receive career and skills support.
