MADISON, Wis.— As a result of the American Rescue Plan, community health centers across the Badger State will soon receive over $59 million to expand COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and treatment for vulnerable populations. The announcement, made last week by the Biden-Harris Administration, is part of a nearly $10 billion nationwide investment “to expand access to vaccines and better serve communities of color, rural areas, low-income populations, and other underserved communities in the COVID-19 response.”

Community health centers serve 1 in 5 people living in rural communities across America. More than 91% of health center patients are individuals or families living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and more than 60% are racial or ethnic minorities.

“Community health centers are a vital source of healthcare for so many across the Badger State, especially during this global pandemic,” said Meghan Roh, Opportunity Wisconsin Program Director. “This critical investment from the American Rescue Plan will rush assistance to those in rural and underserved communities who need it most.”

Wisconsin American Rescue Plan Act Awards

Name

City

State

Award Amount

PARTNERSHIP COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.

APPLETON

WI

$3,338,750

COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC

BELOIT

WI

$2,437,750

SCENIC BLUFFS HEALTH CENTER, INC

CASHTON

WI

$1,828,000

NEW COMMUNITY CLINIC INC LTD

GREEN BAY

WI

$1,459,875

LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC., THE

IRON RIVER

WI

$4,672,500

KENOSHA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC

KENOSHA

WI

$2,949,750

ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC.

MADISON

WI

$5,476,625

FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF MARSHFIELD, INC.

MARSHFIELD

WI

$11,549,000

GERALD L. IGNACE INDIAN HEALTH CENTER, INC.

MILWAUKEE

WI

$858,125

MILWAUKEE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

MILWAUKEE

WI

$3,463,500

OUTREACH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC.

MILWAUKEE

WI

$2,147,625

PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC.

MILWAUKEE

WI

$2,609,750

SIXTEENTH STREET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC.

MILWAUKEE

WI

$8,451,500

LAKESHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC

SHEBOYGAN

WI

$2,553,875

PRIMARY CONNECTION HEALTHCARE, INC

WAUSAU

WI

$1,715,250

LA CLINICA DE LOS CAMPESINOS, INC.

WAUTOMA

WI

$3,614,500

(Source: Health Resources & Services Administration)

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