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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $418,976 to seven community health centers located in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. The funding may be used for screening and testing, acquiring medical supplies, and boosting telehealth capacity. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

“Community health centers provide care to many in Southwest Virginia, and during the coronavirus outbreak they have a critical role to play. The distribution of $418,976 in funds to centers across the region will provide much-needed support for testing, buying supplies, and expanding use of telehealth. This will support the hard work and expert care provided by the professionals at our community health centers.”

Griffith supported the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, which provided this funding.

Ninth District community health centers receiving funding include:

Bland County Medical Clinic, Bastian - $58,106
Clinch River Health Services, Dungannon - $53,608
Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Christiansburg - $57,041
Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness, Martinsville - $58,052
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Saltville - $66,703
St. Charles Health Council, Jonesville - $66,280
Tri-Area Community Health, Laurel Fork - $59,186

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