April 13, 2010

Washington, DC— Nevada Senator Harry Reid today announced that Health Access Washoe County will receive $2,017,519 from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help overcome barriers in underserved communities.  The grant comes from HHS’s Health Center Cluster Program.   

“Community health centers are a critical part of Nevada’s and our nation’s health care system,” Reid said.  “This grant will help sustain and improve these centers in Washoe County that provide access to underserved Nevadans.” 

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