Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $959,229 Awarded to Health Centers in the Mississippi Second Congressional District
(BOLTON, MS) Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $959,229 in FY 2023 Expanding COVID-19 Vaccination funds through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to the following health centers:
Health Center | Amount | Contact |
G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc | $169,330 | Mr. James Coleman 601-859-5213 |
Central Mississippi Civic Improvement Association, Inc | $489,829 | Dr. Jasmin Chapman 601-362-5321 |
Jefferson Comprehensive Health Center, Inc | $300,140 | Ms. Katrina Collins 601-786-3475 |
The FY 2023 Expanding COVID-19 Vaccination funds will help HRSA-supported health centers to increase COVID-19 vaccines in their communities, with a specific focus on underserved populations. This funding will support health centers administering updated COVID-19 vaccines through mobile, drive-up, walk-up, or community-based vaccination events, including working with community-based organizations, and other efforts to increase the administration of COVID-19 vaccines.