To expand COVID-19 vaccine access, community health centers getting $6 billion
Source: USA Today
Maureen Groppe
USA TODAY
WASHINGTON – Community health centers across the country will receive more than $6 billion from the federal government to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines, testing and treatment for vulnerable populations, the administration announced Thursday.
An additional $3 billion will be distributed to states, territories and some large cities for initiatives intended to increase vaccine access, acceptance and uptake. Another $330 million will go directly to support community health workers.
The funding comes primarily through the recently passed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
Community health centers disproportionately benefit underserved communities, such as the poor, minorities and people living in rural areas.
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