Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro's administration has established a community-based health resource network in order to provide long-term assistance to residents impacted by the East Palestine train derailment disaster.

The network brings together well-known and trusted local providers offering physical specialty services in both Beaver and Lawrence Counties. 

"Western Pennsylvania has a wealth of high-quality health care providers who are committed to providing a community-based resource response including primary and specialty care as needed for residents with health concerns following the derailment," said Acting Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen.

Dr. Bogen went on to say this is a "critical" step in the governor's commitment to supporting residents impacted by the derailment.

Starting next week, Beaver and Lawrence County residents can call 877-PA-HEALTH to request a check-up to help identify the root of their health concerns. From there, a nurse will link them to the appropriate local health care service providers.

These include both physical and behavioral health care providers from Allegheny Health Network, Heritage Valley Health System, UPMC and Primary Health Network.

In addition, access to health care is available even if you don't have insurance or a mode of transportation, with transportation arrangements being made with providers as needed.

Moving forward, the resource network will replace the existing Health Resource Center that's been operating in Darlington Township.