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 Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that Scranton Primary Health Care Center Inc. received $1,244,504 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 is a federally qualified health center that offers quality primary medical and dental care at a reasonable cost to all persons in the community, including those who are underinsured and uninsured, regardless of their ability to pay.

“This time of significant health concerns brings into focus the critical role local health centers play for the most vulnerable among us,” said Rep. Cartwright, a member of the Appropriations Committee. “I will remain a strong and vocal advocate for federal funding that ensures underserved residents and their families have access to quality, affordable health care services from providers like the Scranton Primary Health Care Center.”

“We are very grateful to Congressman Cartwright and our other elected officials for their assistance and support in helping us secure the recent award from Health and Human Services,” said Joseph H. Hollander, Executive Director of the Scranton Primary Health Care Center. “This award will allow us to continue to serve the most vulnerable of our community, those who are uninsured, under-insured, and/or under-served. Over the last six years, Scranton Primary has increased the number of patient encounters by 88 percent, clearly demonstrating the need for such services in our community. It is important to note, that Community Health Centers across the country are on the front lines of fighting the Novel Coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.”

The Health Center Cluster grant is awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of HHS. 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.