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Congressman Griffith’s Ninth District STAFF will be available at the following locations during the month of June.   June 9, 2026 Tazewell County (Bluefield): 10:00 am – 11:30 am Town of Bluefield Council Chambers 112 Huffard Dr Bluefield, VA 24641   Buchanan County: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Town of Grundy Offices 1185 Plaza Dr.  Grundy, VA… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two research related grants worth $1,404,763. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: $721,902 to support research related to Cryptococcus. This fungus is found naturally in the environment in soil and bird droppings and can infect the lungs and the brain.… Read more »

At the core of the American dream is homeownership. The home is where we grow as families, unwind after a hard day’s work, feel safe and enjoy privacy. Homeownership often changes the lives of struggling families. A big day in my family’s life came several years after my parents divorced, leaving my mother to raise my sister and I in several different apartment complexes before she was… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded St. Charles Health Council Inc., based in Jonesville, Virginia, a grant of $1,122,356. The funding supports Stone Mountain Health Services and its black lung clinic program. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “As the only federally funded Black Lung… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $883,097 grant. The funding supports research into drug use and addiction risk. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “I support the delivery of knowledge, tools and resources to better inform local communities of the risks of substance use… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc., based in Christiansburg, Virginia, a grant of $1,095,625. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “The Community Health Center of the New River Valley… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Bland County Medical Clinic, Inc., based in Bastian, Virginia, a grant of $900,172. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Bland County Medical Clinic provides health care services for local… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness, based in Martinsville, Virginia, a grant of $873,541. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Connect Health + Wellness provides health… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded three additional grants to support health centers in Virginia’s Ninth District. The funding breakdown includes: $1,095,625 to Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc. (based in Christiansburg, Virginia) $900,172 to Bland County Medical Clinic Inc. (based in Bastian, Virginia) $873,541 to Martinsville… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $56,345 grant. The funding supports veterinary student research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Virginia Tech leads a biomedical research program for veterinary students. “This HHS grant for more than $56,000 helps Virginia Tech… Read more »