Caswell Family Medical Center to Break Ground June 4

YANCEYVILLE, N.C. (May 19, 2010) - Caswell Family Medical Center (CFMC) will break ground and begin construction of its 4,000 square-foot expansion Friday, June 4, 2010, at 3 p.m., 439 U.S. Hwy 158 West, Yanceyville, N.C.

U.S. Rep. Brad Miller (D - N.C. 13th District) and Sen. Tony Foriest (D - N.C.) will join the Chairperson of Caswell Family Medical Center's Board of Directors, Richard Morreale, and Karl Stauber, President/CEO of the Danville Regional Foundation (DRF), as well as approximately 60 others guests, including town and county officials, to break ground. The event is open to the public.

The expansion will allow the Center to expand its trauma room to accommodate emergency patients, provide space for medical specialists, and enhance healthcare services for citizens in Caswell County and surrounding areas. The project was funded through a $429,445 grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Health Resources and Services Administration, as well as a $192,240 grant from DRF.

CFMC
Established in 1978 as a nonprofit community health center accredited by The Joint Commission, CFMC, provides primary healthcare services to the citizens of Caswell County and surrounding areas, particularly those uninsured and underserved. In the past twelve months, the residents of Caswell Co. and surrounding areas have received medical care from the Providers at CFMC totaling 15,569 encounters.

DRF
The Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) focuses on transforming the regional economy and creating a prosperous culture to benefit all Dan River citizens. It does this by making long-term investments to improve education, economic vitality, community wellness, financial stability and civic capacity for citizens throughout the City of Danville, Virginia; Pittsylvania County, Virginia; and Caswell County, North Carolina. Since its establishment in 2005, DRF has invested more than $40 million through over 40 grants.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Barbara Montague
Public Relations/Marketing
Caswell Family Medical Center
336-694-1181 ext 227

Christina Motley
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Danville Regional Foundation
434-799-8969