$200,000 for a New Generator for Fish River Rural Health’s Madawaska Clinic Secured by Senator Collins in Funding Bill

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a senior member of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today that she secured $200,000 for a new generator for Fish River Rural Health’s Madawaska Clinic in the draft Fiscal Year 2022 Health and Human Services Appropriations bill.  The bill, which was officially released by the full Appropriations Committee this afternoon, must still be voted upon by the full Senate and House.

“This new generator would make an enormous difference for the people of Madawaska and the health care providers at Fish River Rural Health’s Madawaska Clinic,” said Senator Collins.  “Mainers in all parts of the state should be able to receive the vital health care services they need without interruptions from power outages, which jeopardize their access to care.  In addition, a new generator would protect refrigerated and frozen vaccine supplies.  I will continue to champion this funding as the appropriations process moves forward.”

Fish River Rural Health’s Madawaska Clinic is an important health care provider for Madawaska and the surrounding region. The clinic has experienced several power outages in the past that have caused appointment cancellations for needed health care services. The lack of a generator has also proven dangerous for staff who must transport vaccine supplies during power outages.

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