THOMPSON ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $242,000 FOR SANTA ROSA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
Funding will go to providing HIV primary health care and health education for women, children, infants and youth
WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 3, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced that Santa Rosa Community Health Centers has been awarded $242,750 Ryan White grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for treatment of patients living with or at risk of exposure to HIV.
“The primary care services offered by Santa Rosa Community Health Centers to those living with or at risk of exposure to HIV are indispensable,” said Thompson. “SRCHC is a welcoming and open health home where people are treated with respect and can get the care they need. I am honored to represent them and proud of the work they’re able to do through funding provided by the Ryan White grant.”
The Ryan White grant funding supports Santa Rosa Community Health Centers’ work providing HIV primary health care and health education for women, children, infants and youth. It funds important quality initiatives such as case management and coordination of care that improves the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS.
“We are grateful for this generous grant, which allows us to continue to provide comprehensive services, in collaboration with our excellent community partners, to people living with or at risk of exposure to HIV. Our HIV programs and services are an outstanding example of the SRCHC model of care that treats the whole person with dignity and respect. We are proud to be able to serve our community with the support of this Ryan White grant funding,” said Naomi Fuchs, Chief Executive Officer at Santa Rosa Community Health Centers.
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
