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THOMPSON ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $3.7 MILLION FOR SANTA ROSA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS

April 28, 2015

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced a $3,746,906 Department of Health and Human Services Grant for Santa Rosa Community Health Centers (SRCHC). The funds will help SRCHC provide effective, responsive, culturally-appropriate solutions to community health needs for the patients it serves.

"The work done by Santa Rosa Community Health Centers is second to none," said Thompson. "They help make sure that no one in our community goes without the health care they need just because they don't have the means to pay. I am proud to support these grants which allow them to continue their important service."

Naomi Fuchs, Chief Executive Officer, says, "We are grateful for the federal funding that ensures our doors are open to everyone in need, regardless of their ability to pay. SRCHC is a critical resource for over 45,000 people struggling with barriers to health posed by poverty, lack of insurance, transportation, culture, education, and homelessness. Without this ongoing support from the federal government, we simply could not continue to address the prevalent health disparities in our community."

Funding from the grant specifically helps cover operational costs, such as:

  • Staff who provide essential primary health services
  • Medical care, programs, and services for uninsured patients
  • Outreach and enrollment efforts

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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Issues:Health Care