Clyburn Honored for Dedication To Affordable Accessible Health Care
Friday, March 27, 2009
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WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn last night received “Distinguished Community Health Leadership” award from The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) for his leadership on issues that impact the more than 18 million people who rely on America’s Health Centers for their health care (see release below). Clyburn responded to the award and commented on the release of $338 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for Community Health Centers.
“I am humbled and honored to receive this award,” said Clyburn. “I believe that investing in our community health centers is the next step towards affordable accessible health care for every American. Funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—$338 million released today—will go a long way in addressing the health needs of Americans across the country in this uncertain economic climate. In addition it’s estimated to create or save 6,400 jobs. That’s a win-win for all American families.”
Community Health Center funding was announced today by the Department of Health and Human Services and will be distributed through Increased Demand for Services (IDS) grants. IDS grants will go to 1,128 federally qualified health center grantees. Health centers will use the funds over the next two years to create or retain approximately 6,400 health center jobs.
To see a list of grantees by state, go to http://www.hhs.gov/recovery/programs/hrsa/idsgawards.html. To learn more about health centers, visit http://bphc.hrsa.gov/.
For more information on the American Recover and Reinvestment Act go to www.recovery.gov.
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