Brian Higgins: “Federally qualified health centers are located in neighborhoods, connecting to people where they live and where families…”

“Federally qualified health centers are located in neighborhoods, connecting to people where they live and where families today are struggling. Health centers in my western New York community--Neighborhood Health Center, Community Health Center of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Jericho Road Health Center, and Evergreen Health Services--are on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19 and the ongoing battle to end health disparities. This week, I met with several of these health centers, hearing firsthand about the role that telehealth, primary care, outreach, education have in providing better health outcomes. Today, I am pleased to announce over $3.5 million in resources to help Federal health centers in western New York continue to battle the pandemic and protect our neighborhoods. This funding, provided through the American Rescue Plan, will help support the health center workforce and deliver testing, treatment, and vaccines to help our communities and keep them safe. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Aguilar). Members are reminded to observe decorum when speaking before the House. ____________________”