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Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Scranton Primary Health Care Center Inc. received $1,586,006 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Center Cluster grant program.

Established in 1978, Scranton Primary Health Care Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, offers quality primary medical and dental care at a reasonable cost to all persons in the community, including those who are underinsured and uninsured.

“I continue to be a strong advocate for federal funding that ensures underserved residents and their families have access to quality, affordable health care services from providers like the Clinics at Scranton Primary Health Care Center,” said Rep. Cartwright, a member of the Appropriations Committee. “Local health centers are a vital part of ensuring we have healthy and sustainable communities in Northeastern Pennsylvania.”

"On behalf of Scranton Primary Health Care, we are extremely grateful to Congressman Matt Cartwright for his assistance and support in helping us obtain our continued funding,” said CEO Joseph H. Hollander, Scranton Primary Health Care Center. “This will enable us to continue to fulfill our mission to provide access to affordable, quality primary health care services for the community and all vulnerable populations regardless of their ability to pay. This is wonderful news as we celebrate forty years of providing these services in our community.”

The Health Center Cluster grant is awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the primary federal agency for improving health care to people who are geographically isolated or economically or medically vulnerable. Their mission is to improve health outcomes and address health disparities through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative, high-value programs.