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| http://delaney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delaney-applauds-federal-support-to-garrett-county-health-center | Delaney Applauds Federal Support for Garrett County Health Center | 2013-12-20 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | MD | John Delaney | D000620 | delaney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) applauds the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for its strong recent support for the Mountain Laurel Medical Center in Oakland and thanks the staff and volunteers at Mountain Laurel for their work to provide health care to underserved communities in Garrett County. Recent federal support will help Mountain Laurel open a new facility in Grantsville as well as hire new staff and provide health care to all persons, regardless of insurance status. “Mountain Laurel Medical Center is making a difference for the people of Garrett and Allegany County,” said Congressman Delaney. “Ms. Little Terry and her dedicated staff are working hard to provide care to everyone who walks in the door. I am honored to congratulate the Mountain Laurel Medical Center on the recognition and support they’ve received. Community Health Centers like Mountain Laurel are incredibly important and the impact these grants will have is tangible. By expanding their operations into Grantsville, helping rural and underserved communities, and helping more Marylanders receive coverage, Mountain Laurel is an example of how partnerships can provide positive local outcomes. I’m proud to represent Western Maryland and will make sure Garrett County has a voice in Washington.” In December 2013 Mountain Laurel received approval for continuation funding as a Section 330 Health Center grantee. This was a competitive application that allows Mountain Laurel to continue to provide high quality health care to all persons. In July and December 2013 HRSA provided funds to health centers to be able to hire staff to conduct outreach and enrollment efforts to assist the uninsured to obtain health insurance and to expand existing outreach. These awards build upon the efforts of health centers across the country as uninsured Americans gain health insurance coverage. Mountain Laurel received $68,592 for FY 2013 and recently received $25,000 for FY 2014. Additionally, in October 2013 Mountain Laurel Medical Center received an award of $233,333 for FY 2013 in response to an application for New Access Point funding. The purpose of the HRSA Health Center Program New Access Point (NAP) funding opportunity is to improve the health of the America’s underserved communities. Mountain Laurel submitted the request in May 2013 to open a satellite office in Grantsville, MD. The application submission was in direct response to the overwhelming requests and needs expressed by the Grantsville community. Mountain Laurel is expecting to open the satellite office in the spring of 2014. Beth Little-Terry, Chief Executive Officer of Mountain Laurel issues the following statement: “Mountain Laurel was funded initially as a 330 HRSA health center grantee and a new start up business in 2006 as a Community Health Center. The support to expand our services into the Grantsville community is an opportunity we have been hoping for from a strategic perspective providing an unmet need in the community. We continue to receive overwhelming support from Grantsville and surrounding communities. It is so exciting to be able to continue to promote our mission and our services. The additional funds received for outreach and enrollment support the ongoing efforts Mountain Laurel has already invested in to inform, educate and enroll the uninsured into the Marketplace. We are the experts at assisting consumers with their medical needs, including providing guidance through an often complex pathway to health insurance coverage and benefits. “Mountain Laurel was recently awarded NCQA Level III the highest level recognition as a Patient Centered Medical Home demonstrating our commitment to quality of care and consumer service. All of these efforts and the very hard work of the excellent staff have afforded Mountain Laurel the privilege to support the economy of the communities by adding jobs. From our humble beginnings in 2006 Mountain Laurel has continued to grow to meet the needs of our community. Heading into 2014 Mountain Laurel remains proud and excited to have the opportunity to continue to provide great service. We are poised to rise to meet the demands of the changing healthcare landscape, ensuring consumers are prepared and gain access to affordable health care.” HRSA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ## | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |