Last week, I had the opportunity to travel back to my home state of Michigan, to Southwest Detroit, where I visited a local Community Health Center and participated in an Affordable Care Act enrollment event put on by State Representative Rashida Tlaib.
The event provided an opportunity for Detroiters to ask question about the benefits of the Affordable Care Act, and for those without insurance, how to get covered.
It was a well-attended event that included Detroiters from all walks of life, many of whom use Community Health Centers as their primary course of care. State Representative Tlaib even shared with me that growing up in Detroit, she came to that very health center for care.
These truly critical hubs provide vital health services to their communities.
That’s why I’m so excited that today we are announcing new grants provided to communities under the Affordable Care Act. These grants will continue to make a big difference in helping community health centers provide access to primary care services for nearly 1.25 million new patients.
These awards will focus on underserved areas and health centers that can provide culturally competent care and primary care.
Fonte: White House