Rep. Andy Harris Announces Emergency COVID-19 Grants To Eastern Shore Health Centers
WASHINGTON (WJZ) -- Representative Andy Harris announced this week emergency COVID-19 testing grants for three health centers serving the Eastern Shore.
Rep. Harris announced the award of $218,217 in federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration.
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The health centers will use the awards to address screening and testing needs, acquire medical supplies and boost TeleHealth capacity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following three health centers were awarded the funding:
- West Cecil Health Center, Inc - $61,393
- Choptank Community Health System, Inc. - $76,330
- Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. - $80,494
Congressman Harris issued the following statement in a news release:
"As a physician and Member of Congress, I voted in favor of the Phase I Coronavirus emergency response bill, and I am pleased to see these funds support our local health centers on the Eastern Shore. These federal grants provide our local communities with immediate and flexible funding to address urgent needs. I will continue to work to ensure that the federal government's response to this virus is effective, efficient, and targeted to provide real assistance where and when it is most needed."
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