San Jose Standard

WASHINGTON, DC – On June 5, U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will distribute a total of $2,856,385 in federal funding to health clinics in Salinas and Watsonville from the Health Center Cluster Program.

“Federally Qualified Health Centers, like Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas and Salud Para La Gente, serve some of the most vulnerable and underserved patients in Santa Cruz County and Monterey County. That’s why I am glad to make this important announcement today,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren. “This funding will improve the health and quality of life in California’s 18th Congressional District, and I will continue to support programs that maintain and expand care.”

Rep. Lofgren announced the following two grants:

• $1,702,359 for Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas to expand healthcare services in Monterey County. 
• $1,154,026 for Salud Para La Gente to expand healthcare services in Santa Cruz County and North Monterey County.

HHS’ Health Center Cluster Program, which is overseen by the Health Resources and Services Administration, supports community-based and patient-directed nonprofit organizations that provide primary and preventive health care services underserved populations in the U.S.

The FY23 consolidated appropriations package that Rep. Lofgren voted in favor of provided the Health Center Cluster funding being delivered around the country.

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