Two area health care providers are getting a shot in the arm from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

The Wirt County Health Services Association, Incorporated in Elizabeth will get $197,437.

The Ritchie County Primary Care Association, Incorporated in Harrisville will get $176,270.

$7 million will go to 29 West Virginia health centers.

The funding is to improve services at these community health centers by adding new providers, extending hours of operation or widening the variety of services that are offered.