Sen. Patty Murray announced Friday that Washington state community health centers will receive more than $10 million to expand services as part of the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Community Health Center La Clinica in Pasco, as well as health centers in Moses Lake and Othello, will be among those getting money.
Murray, who voted for the economic stimulus legislation, said, "This funding will allow health centers to protect jobs, keep overall health care costs down and keep their doors open to the local community."
La Clinica will receive $408,662. Moses Lake Community Health Center will receive $358,968, while Columbia Basin Health Association in Othello is to receive $373,217..
Among other clinics receiving money were Community Health of Central Washington in Yakima, $119,221; and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, $289,374.
The funding announced for Washington is part of $338 million included in the economic recovery act for Increased Demand for Services grants. The money is intended to help community health centers by expanding services such as adding new providers and expanding hours of operation.
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