CONGRESSMAN BENNIE G. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $784,228 AWARDED TO HEALTH CARE CENTERS IN THE MISSISSIPPI SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $784,228 in grant funds to health care centers in the Mississippi Second Congressional District.
Recipient | Amount | Program Title |
Claiborne County Family Health Center | $392,114 | FY 2021 Ending the HIV Epidemic - Primary Care HIV Prevention Program |
Amite County Medical Services, Inc. | $392,114 | FY 2021 Ending the HIV Epidemic - Primary Care HIV Prevention Program |
Award recipients will use funds to increase the:
Number of patients counseled and tested for HIV.
Number of patients prescribed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Percentage of patients newly diagnosed with HIV who are linked to care and treatment within 30 days of diagnosis.