AdventHealth Redmond is receiving $934,000 in federal funding to launch the Northwest Georgia Rural Initiative for Transportation, also known as NW-GRIT.

The new program is designed to provide non-emergency transportation for underserved residents, helping remove barriers for people who may struggle to get to medical appointments, community services, and mental health resources across Northwest Georgia.

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff helped secure the funding by bringing Republicans and Democrats together to expand health care services for families in North Georgia and metro Atlanta.

Isaac Sendros, CEO of AdventHealth Georgia Market, thanked Senator Ossoff and his team for supporting the project, saying the investment will have a profound impact on the region. He said the funding will improve access to critical health and mental health resources for residents who need them most.

Supporters say transportation remains one of the biggest challenges for many rural and underserved communities, especially when it comes to reaching health care services. AdventHealth officials say NW-GRIT will help connect more residents with the care and support they need.

The hospital system says it looks forward to putting the funding to work and seeing the transportation initiative provide meaningful benefits for families across Northwest Georgia.