Gov. Beshear visits western Kentucky communities

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear made a cease in Owensboro to formally open a brand new healthcare facility.

Passport Well being Plan says its new “one-stop assist middle” will probably be a welcome website for all who want assist in Owensboro.

Passport gives well being care providers to members by Kentucky Medicaid.

Officers say having this service in Owensboro will present members with entry to low-cost healthcare that they wouldn’t in any other case have.

“Right here on this middle, you’re going to have the ability to see members are available in and get face-to-face interactions and healthcare screenings,” Passport Well being Plan CEO Ryan Sandler stated. “They could get entry to a easy tutorial on easy methods to use our app and reap the benefits of all of our providers we offer.”

Following Wednesday’s ribbon reducing, Governor Beshear stated this may assist many Kentuckians within the space.

The Governor was additionally in McClean County on Wednesday to supply funding for infrastructure improvement.

Beshear introduced $139,564 for re-paving a part of Revlett Stroud Street off of KY-81, in addition to $177,900 to renovate Myer Creek Park. The park will probably be constructing restrooms and new playground gear for youths with disabilities.

McClean County Decide-Govt Curtis Dame says he’s grateful for these investments as they’ll enhance residents’ high quality of life and appeal to extra vacationers to the world.

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