Congresswoman Kelly Announces $2.6 Million in Federal Grants for Expanded COVID-19 Testing Sites

Congresswoman Kelly Announces $2.6 Million in Federal Grants for Expanded COVID-19 Testing Sites

Congresswoman Robin Kelly recently announced that federal grants totaling nearly $2.6 million have been awarded to five community health centers to expand vital coronavirus testing within the 2nd Congressional District.

“Testing is our best line of defense against the spread of COVID-19,” Congresswoman Kelly said. “I’m especially grateful the grants will expand testing within Cook County and within our minority communities, which have been disproportionately and adversely impacted by this crisis.”

Community Health Centers awarded the grants were:

• Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness, $1,023,874

• Christian Community Health Center, $362,824

• Family Christian Health Center – $373,399

• TCA Health, Inc. - $208,864

• Chicago Family Health Center - $606,064

Olympia Fields-based Aunt Martha’s will use the funds to increase its COVID-19 testing capacity at all of its 23 health center locations. It will also expand its use of telehealth technology to provide increased access for screening while minimizing contact risks for its patients and employees. In addition, Aunt Martha’s will initiate targeted outreach campaigns to educate and connect high-risk minority populations to integrated primary care, behavioral health and supportive services.

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