Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, has received a federal grant of $936,981 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Health Center Program. The announcement was made by U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr., who represents Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District.
“Our communities know what hard work means, and they deserve healthcare that works just as hard,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “This grant will help Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers continue providing reliable, quality services close to home, ensuring our neighbors have access to continuous, trusted care.”
Terri Lacey, CEO of Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, commented on the importance of the funding: “We are deeply grateful for HRSA’s continued support through this base grant funding. This investment is essential to meeting the growing health care needs of our communities across rural Northeast Pennsylvania. Without this critical funding, patient access to primary and preventative care would significantly decrease, and our region would face the very real risk of becoming a maternity desert, leaving families without local access to prenatal, obstetric, and postpartum services. This funding directly strengthens health outcomes, preserves access, and advances health equity throughout our region.”
The grant is part of a program that supports community-based health centers in delivering comprehensive healthcare regardless of patients’ income or insurance status. With this new funding, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers plans to expand access for families in Northeastern Pennsylvania and improve its facilities and programs.
Rep. Bresnahan has previously advocated for increased federal investments in local hospital infrastructure. He supported the Rural Health Transformation Fund which is set to invest $193 million in Pennsylvania in 2026. In recent months, he participated in healthcare discussions with national leaders including CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz and President Trump at events focused on regional healthcare issues. He also played a role during negotiations involving the transfer of ownership for Regional Hospital of Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital from Commonwealth Health to Tenor Health.
