THOMPSON ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $258,000 FOR SONOMA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced a $258,600 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Sonoma Valley Community Health Center (SVCHC).
"Sonoma Valley Community Health Center is a patient-focused organization that provides top-notch services to people throughout our valley," said Thompson. "This funding will help them to further expand their dental services, and allow them to continue offering quality health care services to our community."
"We are truly grateful and excited to receive this funding that will allow us to finish the ramp up of dental services and continue our journey towards patient centered care," said Cheryl Johnson, CEO of SVCHC.
SVCHC will use the funding to augment dental staff and to add more case management activities to ensure that their clients are receiving preventive care and/or managing their chronic illness.
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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