AdventHealth Manchester Awarded $3.89 Million AMLER Grant at 2024 SOAR Summit

AdventHealth Manchester (AHM) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $3.89 million grant from the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program. This grant will initiate Phase 1 of a hospital renovation project that will enable our hospital to accommodate more patients, address complex health care needs, and create employment opportunities within the region.

“This funding will significantly enhance our ability to deliver whole-person care by expanding our capacity to serve patients and meet complex health care needs, in addition to creating new jobs in Clay County,” said Jamie Couch, the AdventHealth Manchester interim administrator and vice president of operations. “We are grateful for the opportunity to improve health care access and contribute to the long-term health and prosperity of our community.”

The announcement was made during the annual SOAR Summit, where Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) awarded several million dollars in AMLER Program funds to support economic development projects benefiting numerous Eastern Kentucky counties.

The AMLER program focuses on investigating and implementing strategies to repurpose legacy coal mining sites for productive use with an emphasis on economic and community development. It promotes local investment opportunities that ensure the sustainable long-term recovery of coalfield economies.

AdventHealth Manchester is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community, and this grant represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide exceptional health care services.