Today, Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) announced that 14 community health centers across Hawaii would receive a total of $31,969,250 from the American Rescue Plan to expand COVID-19 vaccine access for at-risk and hardest-hit communities, and provide more testing, treatment, and preventative care. The funds will also allow health centers to expand their capacity to provide care by modifying and improving existing structures, and adding mobile units. The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to deliver funding to the health centers starting in April.
"I voted to pass the American Rescue Plan because the coronavirus pandemic necessitates federal resources to assist our local communities. Now, Hawaii community health centers will be able to use these federal funds to continue to provide critical health care services to communities across our state. I remain an advocate for fully funding community health centers, so that health centers can continue their work," Senator Hirono said.
Community health centers receiving new grant funding include:
Hana Community Health Center
$812,875
Bay Clinic
$3,635,250
Hamakua Health Center
$1,297,000
Kalihi Palama Health Center
$4,817,125
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services
$2,390,250
Waikiki Health
$1,950,375
Koolauloa Health Center
$1,455,000
West Hawaii Community Health Center
$2,924,125
Molokai Ohana Health Care
$839,500
Lanai Community Health Center
$835,375
Hoola Lahui Hawaii
$1,080,250
Waianae District Comprehensive Health And Hospital Board
$6,072,375
Community Clinic Of Maui
$2,629,875
Waimanalo Health Center
$1,229,875
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