Velázquez Announces Over $500k for Health Centers

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced that local health centers within New York's 7^th Congressional District have received federal grants to continue their Health Center Cluster and Ryan White Title III HIV Capacity Development and Planning projects.

"Federal health center funding is critical to supporting our medically underserved populations," said Velázquez. "These three centers are an integral part of our local healthcare infrastructure. I am proud to see them receive funding so they can continue serving our most vulnerable neighbors."

• Sunset Park Health Council, Inc. has served Sunset Park for over 40 years with comprehensive primary and dental care. HHS has awarded Sunset Park Health Council, Inc. $148,865 in funds towards their Ryan White Title III HIV Capacity Development and Planning project as well as $263,199 towards their Health Center Cluster project.
• Also located in Brooklyn, Opportunity Development Association, ODA Primary Care Health Center has proudly served New York's immigrant community, offering culturally sensitive and accessible care, such as transportation assistance. Now, ODA spans five locations in Williamsburg and two summer locations in the Catskills for primary, specialty, and behavioral health care and dental services. HHS has awarded ODA $46,000 in funds towards their Health Center Cluster project.
• Betances Health Center has provided medical services to the Lower East Side since 1970 and has recently expanded into Bushwick. Notably, Betances has played an enormous role in serving immigrant and homeless populations. HHS has awarded Betances Health Center $59,925 in funds towards their Health Center Cluster project.

"All individuals deserve access to a culturally-sensitive healthcare environment, regardless of income, background or documentation status," said Velázquez. "These centers have been built with our community in mind and that's why I'm proud to see them receive the funding necessary to continue their important work."

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