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Construction is complete at Lamprey Health Care’s Nashua Center and opening day is set for Monday, October 17, 2011. The new center will be known as Lamprey Health Care and not Nashua Area Health Center, and will provide the same great care for the entire family.
Currently located in 8,500 square feet at 10 Prospect Street in the annex of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, the Nashua Area Health Center will open on Monday, October 17th at 22 Prospect Street and will be known as Lamprey Health Care. The new center provides an additional 7,500 square feet, 21 exam rooms and larger waiting areas for both adults and children. “We’re anxiously awaiting the opening of our new center, as it will allow us to better meet the growing demand for primary health care services in the Greater Nashua Community,” said Mariellen Durso, Site Director for Lamprey Health Care’s Nashua Center. “This new center will allow us to serve an additional 3,500 patients over the next 3-5 years by providing expanded access to affordable care for the community, whether they have insurance or not.”
In support of this renovation and construction project, Lamprey Health Care recently announced that it was awarded $375,000 in tax credits from the Community Development Finance Authority Tax Credit Program. The tax credits will help offset the cost of the $4.7 million renovation and expansion project through financial contributions made by local businesses who would then receive a state tax credit for 75% of that contribution.
Companies large and small can take advantage of this opportunity said Ann H. Peters, CEO, Lamprey Health Care, and provides a great opportunity to support local initiatives that affect their families, employees, patrons and customers. “This allows local businesses who pay taxes every year to invest those taxes right back into the very community they serve, and to be a part of providing access to affordable health care for all,” she explained.
Lamprey Health Care’s Nashua Center experienced a 27% increase in demand for services since 2008, and has had consistent growth since opening their doors in 2000. The current facility became extremely overcrowded as a result, and the Nashua Center outgrow its capacity to meet the needs of the community and the uninsured. In 2009, Lamprey Health Care was awarded a $2.15 million American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Grant by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to support a facility expansion project that will increase patient access to affordable health care.
Of the $4.7 million total project cost, Lamprey Health Care has already raised 90% of the funds necessary for the expansion project through its own funds, a loan, federal and community benefit grants, and donations. The Capital Campaign represents the remaining 10%, in part utilizing the CDFA Business Tax Credits.
Lamprey Health Care will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in early November and their Grand Opening Event in Spring 2012. For a schedule of Grand Opening & Community Events, or for patient information about the transition, please visit our website at www.lampreyhealth.org or call the Nashua Center at 603.883.1626.
About Lamprey Health Care
Lamprey Health Care is a nonprofit community health care organization whose mission is to provide primary care & preventive health services to individuals of all ages and incomes, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Lamprey Health Care is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of patients and local citizens who are dedicated to our communities’ health and well-being, three of which represent the Nashua Community.
For more information on Lamprey Health Care, its services and programs, please visit our website at www.lampreyhealth.org.
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