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Today Congressman David Scott announced that federal funds totaling $459,700 have been awarded to important projects in Fulton County. These awards include $334,700 for Grady Health system to upgrade electronic medical records and $125,000 to assist the county’s Department of Mental Health with creating a jail diversion program. These projects were included in the bill funding the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Education for Fiscal Year 2008, which was passed by the House of Representatives today.

“I am very proud to share this wonderful news with my constituents from Fulton County. This funding will go a long way to enhance Grady Health System’s medical records,” Congressman Scott said. “These funds will also support Fulton County’s initiatives to reduce costs associated with overcrowded facilities and inmate recidivism rates. I urge the President to sign this bill into law”

Grady Health System will use these funds to upgrade existing electronic medical record keeping systems. The Fulton County Department of Mental Health will use its funds to create a mental health program for inmates and recruit clinicians and case managers.

The bill will now be sent to the President to be signed into law or vetoed. 

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