Congressman Serrano Announces More than $13 Million in Federal Funding for Bronx Health Centers

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman José E. Serrano (D-The Bronx) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Center Program has provided a total of $13.2 million in grant funding to several health centers in the South Bronx. The anticipated funds allow these facilities to continue multi-year projects to provide health care services for vulnerable populations.

“Community-based health clinics are a vital component of the Bronx’s health care system. This federal funding will help local clinics continue providing access to care for the most vulnerable families and help them meet a growing demand for their services,” said Congressman Serrano. “The four health centers receiving funding already provide excellent care, today’s funding will allow them to continue delivering the vital services that so many Bronxites have come to rely upon to stay healthy and happy.”

The following four health centers received funding:

1. Bronx Community Health Network - $4.2 million
2. Bronx-Lebanon Integrated Services - $2.4 million
3. La Casa De Salud - $1.2 million
4. Urban Health Plan -$5.4 million

The Health Center Program provides critical funding for community-based health clinics throughout the nation that provide a full range of integrated health care services- from medical and dental care to case management and transportation services- for low-income individuals, regardless of their ability to pay. More than 24 million Americans across the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the territories benefit from and rely on health centers for their care.

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Congressman José E. Serrano has represented The Bronx in Congress since 1990.  He is a Senior member of the House Appropriations Committee.