U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded two grants to support health centers in Southwest Virginia. The funding breakdown includes: $5,080,688 to St. Charles Health Council Inc. (based in Jonesville, Virginia) $1,574,415 to Clinch River Health Services Inc. (based in Dungannon, Virginia) In response to these grant notices, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Access to local health care centers benefits rural communities in Southwest Virginia. “These HHS grants for more than $6.6 million help health care centers deliver health care access in our region.” BACKGROUND The awarding office of these grants is the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee. ###