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HHS Secretary Announces $25.7 Million In Grants To Expand, Improve Health Center Services (08/23/2009)

Remarks by the First Lady at the Opening of Caroline Family Practice Health Center (07/27/09)

More about Health Center Program: Recovery Act Grants

Providing Access to Health Care in the Nation's Most Needy Communities

In 2008, Health Centers cared for

  • More than 17 million patients, including
  • 3.1 million who received dental services
  • 678,000 who received mental health care

Health Centers also:

  • Employ more than 113,000 people in underserved communities
  • Leverage more than $8 billion in other health resources

Learn more: Health Centers: America's Primary Care Safety Net Reflections on Success, 2002-2007

 
 

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Health centers provide comprehensive primary care services without regard for patients' ability to pay and charge for services on a sliding fee scale.

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