Pinellas community health centers win nearly $450,000 in grant funding
February 27, 2020 - Congressman Charlie Crist (D-FL) announced $449,052 in grant funding for community health centers in Pinellas county Thursday. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It will help deliver healthcare to uninsured or under-insured residents of Pinellas County. Community Health Centers of Pinellas, the largest nonprofit healthcare organization in Pinellas, which serves 55,000 residents, will be awarded most of that funding, nearly $300,000, according to a statement released through Crist's office. The remainder, $162,412, will go to county-run programs. "An investment in community healthcare is an investment in our future," said Crist. "This funding secures healthier futures for thousands of Pinellas residents. Community Health Centers of Pinellas and all of our excellent low- to no-cost healthcare organizations help to remove the financial barrier to healthcare for our neighbors. This funding will allow these organizations to reach even more patients, helping to combat health disparities in low-income communities."