Griffith Announces HHS Grants Worth $6.65 Million to SWVA Health Centers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded two grants to support health centers in Southwest Virginia. The funding breakdown includes:

• $5,080,688 to St. Charles Health Council Inc. (based in Jonesville, Virginia)
• $1,574,415 to Clinch River Health Services Inc. (based in Dungannon, Virginia)

In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

"Access to local health care centers benefits rural communities in Southwest Virginia.

"These HHS grants for more than $6.6 million help health care centers deliver health care access in our region."

BACKGROUND

The awarding office of these grants is the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee.

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