(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.

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