vThe Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing $7,625,122 to Henry Ford Health to cover expenses incurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-12th District), who recently made the announcement, said Henry Ford Health has been instrumental in providing care to southeast Michigan during the pandemic.
“From emergency response to COVID-19 to enabling routine healthcare for people, their work has helped keep our communities safe and healthy during this crisis,” Dingell said. “This funding will cover many of the costs they incurred in the early months of the pandemic and allow them to continue the services that so many rely on.”
dr Adnan Munkarah, executive vice president and chief clinical officer of Henry Ford Health, said the COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges to healthcare systems across the country, with far-reaching effects they are still seeing today.
“At Henry Ford Health, we have worked tirelessly to address critical supply shortages and workforce issues, develop tests and vaccines, and expand virtual care to keep staff and patients safe,” said Munkarah.
“These resources will help support the important work our amazing employees have done and are doing, and underscore our responsibility and commitment to keeping our communities healthy. We are deeply grateful for Congresswoman Dingell’s continued support and dedication to ensuring that the people of Michigan have access to quality health care.”
The funding covers expenses related to the provision of medical care and transportation to address, control and reduce immediate threats to public health and safety.
It also provides an emergency response center for the state of Michigan by operating an incident dispatch center where employees organize, plan, and disseminate information to the public to provide alerts and guidance. Security, law enforcement, barricades and patrols.
It also helps fund technical assistance in emergency management and training; medical supplies; Personal protective equipment for medical personnel including but not limited to N95 respirators, surgical masks, gowns, gloves, coveralls and face shields; diagnosis and treatment of the disease; ambulatory services, transportation of medical material and equipment.
The funding covers the period from May 1, 2022 to August 31, 2020.
Earlier this year, Dingell announced that Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital received $900,000 from the Omnibus Funds Package to upgrade facilities and expand telemedicine services.
The primary hospital in the health system is Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, but it has a presence downstream with Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital and Henry Ford Health Center – Brownstown. It also operates medical centers in Dearborn and numerous other locations.
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