By Wayne Allen
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced $15.6 million in Affordable Care Act Funding to support health care center service expansions. Two regional healthcare centers we’re among those receiving funding. The Ironton and Lawrence County Area Community Action Organization received $273,248 in funding. The Community Action Committee of Pike County received $280,038 in funding. Receiving a collective $553,248 to expand services.
According to released information, Health Center Expanded Services funds build on HHS investments to expand access to affordable care for the millions of Americans who have become insured thanks to the Affordable Care Act. The next open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace begins on Nov. 1, 2015, and eligible people can enroll in Medicaid year round. Funds may be used to support these outreach and enrollment activities and help individuals find the health care coverage that best meets their needs and budget.
Since 2013, health centers have assisted more than 12 million people with their efforts to become insured. The Health Infrastructure Investment Program awards allow health centers to renovate or acquire new health center clinical space to help health centers meet community needs.
Since the beginning of 2009, nationally health centers have added 6 million patients, and are now serving nearly 23 million people each year. In Ohio, 43 health center grantees operating 236 clinic sites served 561,635 patients in 2014.
The Community Action Committee of Pike County operates Valley View Health Center in Portsmouth, West Portsmouth, Jackson, Piketon and Waverly.
According to valleyviewhealth.org, Valley View Health Centers have been dedicated to providing quality, affordable health care to the people of Southern Ohio for more than thirty years. By providing a wide range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services, Valley View Health Centers provide care to each member of the family, from pediatrics to geriatrics, adult to teen family planning services, prenatal care, nutritional counseling/health education and social services.
Valley View Health Centers in Scioto County include a location at 621 Broadway Street in Portsmouth. Dental services are available at this location for adults and children of all ages. There is also a location at 23030 State Route 73 in West Portsmouth.
A range of medical services, from pediatrics to geriatrics; adult and teen family planning services; the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses; prenatal care; health education, including smoking cessation; social services and a discounted prescription program are offered at Valley View Health Center locations.
For more information about Valley View Health Center visit, valleyviewhealth.org.
Wayne Allen can be reached at 740-353-3101, ext. 1933 or on Twitter @WayneallenPDT
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