Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Announces FEMA Grant for Rome Memorial Hospital

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) today announced that Rome Memorial Hospital received a grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for $1.03 million. The grant reimburses the hospital for extraordinary expenses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Throughout the pandemic, the staff and administration at Rome Memorial Hospital took extraordinary steps to keep our communities safe and healthy. I am truly grateful for their selfless service, and I am glad that the federal government has stepped in to help lighten the financial burdens of the pandemic, especially given the rising costs of staffing. I also greatly appreciate FEMA’s recognition of the significant costs incurred throughout these challenging times,” said Tenney.

Rome Memorial Hospital is home to both a medical care facility and a nursing home on the same site. The grant will be used to reimburse Rome Memorial Hospital for COVID-19 tests for employees assigned to the skilled nursing facility (SNF). The tests were required by the New York State Department of Health given the significant risk factors for elderly individuals, especially those in nursing facilities, before the prevalence of life-saving vaccinations produced by President Trump’s Operation Warp Speed.

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