For Immediate Release
October 22, 2004

Delhi Health Centre receives RED funding

Simcoe – The Delhi Community Health Centre will receive $498,596 to better serve 30,000 citizens in the west of Norfolk County.

The money, delivered under the Rural Economic Development (RED) program will help support five physicians, a lab and pharmacy as well as the operation of the walk-in clinic.

“I know that this application process has been in the works for a long time and stems back a few years,” said Haldimand-Norfolk-Brant MPP Toby Barrett. “It goes to show that persistence and patience sometimes pays off. I congratulate folks like Patti Moore, John Stanczyk and Karon Firmani for all of their hard work.”

The RED program, established by the former government, is designed to improve and grow strong rural economies, create a healthy social climate as well as support a clean and healthy environment.

“This money will go a long way in helping to attract and maintain physicians and will provide a variety of services closer to home for many,” Barrett said.

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For more information please contact MPP Toby Barrett at: 519-428-0446, 905-765-8413 or 1-800-903-8629