Maine health centers will share $963K in fed grants

The Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded 18 community health centers across Maine a total of $963,623 in federal funding to boost offered health care services and operational support.

“Access to high-quality, affordable health care is essential to the well-being of Mainers across the state. That’s why investing in community health centers is so important,” U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King said in a joint statement. “These federal grants will continue to provide critical support for these facilities and help give people throughout Maine the care they deserve.”

The 18 grant recipients are:

Bucksport Regional Health Center, $50,805

DFS Russell Medical Center in Leeds, $47,157

Eastport Health Care, $47,077

Fish River Rural Health in Eagle Lake, $50,253

Harrington Family Health Center, $40,000

HealthReach Community Health Centers in Waterville, $74,886

Health Access Network in Lincoln, $57,009

Island Community Medical Center in Vinalhaven, $41,862

Katahdin Valley Health Center in Patten, $55,495

Maine Migrant Programs in Augusta, $43,813

Penobscot Community Health Center in Bangor, $117,831