Burwell Announces Millions In Funding To Help Health Centers Expand Access To Oral Health Services

In continuing coverage, the AP (6/20) reported that HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell has announced $156 million in funding to help hundreds of health centers in the US expand access to oral health services. In West Virginia, 10 health centers will receive a combined “$3.3 million in funding to improve oral health” in the state.

        The Daily Inter Lake (MT) (6/20) reported Burwell announced the Lincoln County Community Health Center in Montana will receive $350,000 to help increase access to oral health services. In all, three health centers in Montana were awarded $1,050,000.

        The Norwich (CT) Bulletin (6/20) reported Burwell said the Health Center Program at United Community & Family Services in Connecticut will receive $338,803 in funding to help expand access to oral health services.

        The Wenatchee (WA) World (6/20, Cieslak) reported that 12 health centers in Washington state, including Columbia Valley Community Health, will receive more than $4.2 million to help increase access to oral health services.

        The Bend (OR) Bulletin (6/21), El Paso (TX) Inc. (6/20), the Pittsburg (KS) Morning Sun (6/20), and the Western News (MT) (6/21) also provide local coverage.