The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced $102 million in New Access Points awards to expand the Health Center Program, aiming to increase access to primary care for nearly one million more Americans.
Expanding Health Care Access
The investment will strengthen preventive care, expand nutrition services, improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and address root causes of chronic disease. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated, “Strong primary care prevents disease and gives Americans greater control over their health. This $102 million investment will bring high-quality care to nearly one million more Americans, expand prevention and nutrition services, and help communities tackle chronic disease at its roots.”
HRSA-funded health centers already serve over 32.7 million patients across more than 16,000 service sites, providing care to 1 in 8 children, 1 in 5 rural residents, and 1 in 15 adults age 65 and older. The New Access Points awards will support both new health centers and the expansion of existing ones into additional communities.
Original reporting: WBAP News/Talk (Dallas-Fort Worth) — read the source article.
