Connecticut’s 13 community health centers are receiving $3.4 million in federal funds to expand primary care services, authorities say.
The federal Health and Human Services said Friday the funds are being granted under the Affordable Care Act and will allow the state’s community health centers to, among other things, hire 52 new staff including new healthcare providers; set longer hours; and expand care to include oral health, mental and behavioral health, pharmacy, and/or vision services.
The agency said the funding will allow community health centers to serve 18,409 new patients in Connecticut.
Nationally, $295 million was awarded to 1,195 health centers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia; Puerto Rico; U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Pacific Basin.
