The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded nearly 40 million dollars in American Rescue Plan funding to 45 health centers in Florida

 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded nearly 40 million dollars in American Rescue Plan funding to 45 health centers in Florida to expand their primary health care infrastructure in medically underserved communities.

The money can also be used to secure freezers to store COVID-19 vaccines, purchase mobile vans to better reach and vaccinate marginalized communities, or construct, renovate or expand their facilities so they are better equipped for future pandemics or public health challenges.

2 local groups will share in the money.

Pancare of Florida which provides services in Gulf and Franklin Counties will receive over 966 thousand dollars.

North Florida Medical Centers Inc., which has locations in Eastpoint, Panacea and Wewahitchka was awarded 750 thousand dollars.

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Health centers are lifelines for many of our most vulnerable families across the country, especially amidst the pandemic and Thanks to American Rescue Plan funds, we’re modernizing facilities across the country to better meet the most pressing public health challenges associated with COVID-19. 

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