Senator Gaston Secures over $2.4 Million in State Funding for Optimus Health Care Renovations in Bridgeport

Today, state Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport), as a new member of the Community Investment Fund (CIF), approved passage of funding and welcomed a total of over $2.4 million in state funding that will be released to Bridgeport.

Upon the State Bond Commission’s final approval of the funds’ release, Bridgeport will receive $2,454,360 for the renovation of the OB/GYN department, the pediatric department on the 1st floor and the dental department at Optimus Health Care, Inc.

“For too long, underserved communities like Bridgeport have faced barriers to accessing the health care services they need,” said Sen. Gaston. “This $2.4 million investment is a meaningful step toward changing that. By upgrading the OB/GYN, pediatric, and dental departments at Optimus Health Care, we are directly investing in the health and well-being of our most vulnerable residents including our children, our mothers, and our families.”

The project at Optimus Health Care, Inc. will enable the completion of renovations at its clinic. It will include first-floor interior renovations and facility upgrades that will increase safety, accessibility, and long-term building sustainability. These enhancements will address existing deficiencies, modernize clinical layouts, and create a physical environment that supports coordinated, team-based care. This project will support improved health outcomes, expand service availability, and reduce persistent health disparities.

Senator Gaston wrote a letter of support for this project.

The CIF fosters economic development in historically underserved communities across the state.