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PUTNAM — Senate President Donald E. Williams Jr. (D-Putnam, Brooklyn) recently hailed the State Bond Commissions investment in the health and well-being of Quiet Corner residents as a result of its approval of state assistance to help cover construction costs of a new Generations Family Health Center in Putnam. The project addresses an urgent need for a community health center in northeast Connecticut.
“This investment in Generations Family Health Center will reduce costs by providing local access to badly needed primary care services for Quiet Corner residents,” said Williams. “As a result, thousands of area residents will have the opportunity to lead healthier lives.”
The new center, at 202 Pomfret Street in Putnam, anticipates approximately 25,000 total visits for dental, medical, behavior health and other services for roughly 5,000 patients.
The project resulted in more than 230 construction related jobs – many going to local residents. The new 9,100-foot facility broke ground in July 2011. Once complete, the new health center will house eight exam rooms, six dental operatories and three behavioral health interview rooms. The official opening is Aug. 9. The $250,000 recently approved by the State Bond Commission helps close gap.