This funding will support community health centers in San Bernardino County, including in the City of San Bernardino

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced a $1,375,920 grant award for the San Bernardino County Public Health Department to expand access to high-quality, affordable and comprehensive healthcare services to residents, regardless of their ability to pay. The funding will support the daily operations and health services provided at four Federally Qualified Community Health Centers in San Bernardino County, including primary care, pediatric care, prenatal care, immunizations, reproductive healthcare, HIV and sexually transmitted infection treatment, oral health services, opioid dependence treatment and counseling.

“San Bernardino County residents should never struggle to access quality, affordable healthcare close to home,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “This grant funding will help strengthen the quality care and services that the San Bernardino County Public Health Department provides and ensure that families here in our region get the care they need to be healthy and thrive.” 

“This grant award means more residents can get the care they need close to home, from the High Desert to the Inland Valley and out to the Colorado River region,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe. “Our federally qualified health centers serve thousands of patients every year, often as their only access point for primary care, pediatrics and preventive services. Funding like this keeps that access open and strengthens the work that the San Bernardino County Public Health Department does to keep families healthy every day.”

This funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration’s Health Center Program (H80) grant awards.