![Senator Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/760x377-Bonacic_0.jpg?itok=zW6wH7aI)
Senator Bonacic Announces Funding for Women’s Health Initiatives in 2015-16 State Budget
John J. Bonacic
March 30, 2015
-
ISSUE:
- Women's Health
(Albany, NY)-New York State Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I – Mt. Hope) announced significant funding restorations and increases for programs for women’s health and wellness programs as part of the 2015-16 State Budget. These include:
- $2 million for Infertility Services;
- $1.4 million for Women’s Health Initiatives;
- $1 million for Rape Prevention Crisis Centers;
- $310,000 for Maternity and Early Childhood Foundation; and
- $50,000 for the New York State Breast Cancer Network.
“Women are the backbones of not only our families, but also our communities. Because of this, I am proud to have successfully fought for the inclusion of funding in the budget to ensure women have access to the specialized health care services they need,” Senator Bonacic said.
###
Share this Article or Press Release
Newsroom
Go to NewsroomSenator Bonacic Announces $50,000 Grant for The Village of Ellenville
September 4, 2018
![](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/ellenvillesign11.jpg?itok=Z33ztdH7)
Senator Bonacic Announces $75,000 for the Town of Thompson
September 4, 2018
![](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/article/main-image/thompson_1.png?itok=5722QEsF)