Senator Mary Landrieu announced yesterday that the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services has awarded $11.7 million in Recovery Act
grants to community health centers throughout Louisiana.  Twenty four
centers in Louisiana will receive Capital Investment Program (CIP) funds to
address pressing health center facility and equipment needs, as well as to
create health center and construction jobs. Senator Landrieu says “These
Recovery Act grants provide Louisiana’s community health centers with an
unprecedented opportunity to serve more patients and meet the increased
demand for primary health care services, Communities around our state –
from Bastrop to New Iberia to Independence – will be able to construct,
renovate and enhance their health care facilities to ensure all Louisianians
have access to cutting-edge medical technology and the best possible care."