With New American Rescue Plan Funding, HHS Expands and Strengthens the Community and Public Health Workforce

HHS Press Office September 30, 2022

HHS invests $225.5 million in community health workers, $40.7 million in public health scholarships

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded more than $266 million in American Rescue Plan funding to grow the community and public health workforce.

“The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to building a robust health workforce to make communities healthy,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Patients depend on community and public health workers for care and medical information. These investments will equip community and public health workers with the skill sets needed to provide effective community outreach, increase access to care, and assist individuals with critical prevention and treatment services.”

HRSA is awarding $225.5 million...

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