Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces Over $2.1 Million in Federal Funding for Mississippi Maternal and Child Health Services
November 1, 2024
| BOLTON, MS — Congressman Bennie Thompson is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a grant of $2,170,182 to the Mississippi State Department of Health to support Maternal and Child Health Services. This critical funding, provided under the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant program, will address essential health needs and improve the well-being of mothers and children across Mississippi. |
The awarded funds will enhance healthcare access, improve maternal and child health outcomes, and ensure Mississippi families have access to preventive care and other essential health services. Congressman Thompson remains committed to advocating for federal resources that directly benefit and uplift Mississippi’s communities.