Lower Bucks Hospital will benefit from the $1.7 trillion federal government spending package that was approved late last year.
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Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol Township is set to receive $1.2 million to expand the intensive care unit (ICU.)
According to information from GOP Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick’s office, the hospital presently has ICU capacity for 10 patients. The funding will aid the hospital in increasing that to 22 beds.
The expansion is reportedly required due to a growing need in the area the hospital serves.
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Former State Sen. Tommy Tomlinson, a Republican from Bensalem Township, and State Rep. Tina Davis, a Democrat from Bristol Township, were involved in obtaining the funding.
“Lower Bucks Hospital is honored and humbled by the federal grant from U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, demonstrating a shared vision for a revolutionized approach to health care in our community,” said Michelle Aliprantis, the communications director for the hospital.
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She added: “This funding will bring life-saving care to more people, and we thank our elected officials for their partnership and support. The project reinforces our commitment to serving as stewards of health and wellness by ensuring Lower Bucks Hospital is positioned to provide high-quality care well into the future.”
Lower Bucks Hospital, which opened in the 1950s, features an emergency room, rehabilitation, behavior health, wound care, outpatient, and other services. The hospital is owned by California-based Prime Healthcare.
Under previous ownership, Lower Bucks Hospital was on the brink of closure in 2010 before a turnaround.
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Fitzpatrick was one of nine Republican to vote for the massive government spending bill late last year.
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