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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Pete Visclosky today announced that community health centers in Northwest Indiana will receive $937,675 in grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that were authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The grants will help the community health centers expand services so that people who have been hit hard by the economic downturn can get the healthcare they need.
“With too many people unemployed and struggling to make ends meet, ensuring access to basic, quality healthcare is critical,” said Visclosky. “Community health centers offer an important service to the community, providing excellent care to people who otherwise wouldn’t have access to it. They keep our community fit and healthy so that we can rebuild and revitalize our economy.”
The grants will help the community health centers extend coverage to more people in need of healthcare through strategies including, but not limited to, adding new providers, expanding hours of operations, and expanding services. Community health centers serve the under- and uninsured through efforts to overcome the many impediments people face while trying to access healthcare. By increasing access to quality care to keep people healthy, the community health centers help people stay in the workforce, engage in economic activity, and lead productive lives.
The following community health centers in Northwest Indiana will receive funding: NorthShore Health Centers, which operates in Lake Station and Portage, will receive $278,395; East Chicago Community Health Center will receive $272,865; HealthLinc Community Health Center of Valparaiso will receive $215,334; and Gary Community Health Center will receive $171,081. |
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