BOSTON (WWLP) The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers (CHC) will receive $12.5 in grant funding to support 35 Community Health Centers state wide in continued COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts.<\/p>\n
Originally, $5 million for CHCs was included in a supplemental budget signed by Governor Baker in February 2022, but due to high demand for health services, an additional $7.5 million is being awarded from a COVID-19 response reserve established in that supplemental budget.<\/p>\n
All CHCs that applied will be receiving funds ranging from $120,000 to $450,000. The money will be used for COVID-19 testing and vaccinations along with supply cost, mobile testing sites and renovations of facilities to create dedicated vaccination and testing space.<\/p>\n
As Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in vaccination rates, we are continually investing in neighborhood-based organizations like community health centers who know how to reach the populations they serve,said Governor Charlie Baker. These organizations are a fundamental piece of Massachusetts health care system, and this funding will allow them to address the specific needs of the individuals they serve.<\/p>\n
The Community Health Centers receiving grants are:<\/p>\n
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