U.S. Representative Clay Higgins, who represents most of Acadiana in Congress, has announced federal funds that are being made available for dredging and waterway projects, as well as community health centers across the region.
First, over $600,000.00 is being made available in supplemental funding for three 3rd District community health centers as part of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Health Center Cluster Program.
Teche Action Board will receive $132,480.
SWLA Center for Health Services will receive $199,500.
Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center will receive $271,680.
“Louisiana’s community health centers are critical providers of primary care services in our rural and underserved areas, said Rep. Higgins in a press release. These investments help our local health centers perform and enable them to continue providing quality care for our communities.”