Posted at 11:04 a.m., Friday, June 29, 2007
Hawai'i gets $2.1M in grants for bioterror preparation
Advertiser Staff
The State of Hawai'i received $2.1 million in grants from the federal government to strengthen the ability of hospitals and other health care facilities to respond to bioterror attacks, infectious diseases, and natural disasters that may cause mass casualties, Health and Human Services secretary Mike Leavitt announced today.Hawaii's share was part of $430 million the federal government distributed to health care facilities nationwide. The bulk of the grants were distributed to New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles County and Washington, D.C.
"These grants are an important addition to national security because our hospitals and other health care facilities play such a critical role in responding to a terrorist attack, an infectious disease outbreak, and natural disasters," Leavitt said. "States and communities can use these funds to improve emergency care during a health crisis."
