Rep. Sykes Secures Nearly $2.5 Million For Healthcare Centers

Rep. Sykes Secures Nearly $2.5 Million For Healthcare Centers

AKRON, OH - Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded two Health Center Program grants to healthcare centers in Ohio's 13th Congressional District, totaling $2,455,014.

"Community health centers play a critical role in keeping Northeast Ohio families healthy and connected to care. As healthcare costs continue to rise, these centers provide accessible, affordable services that many individuals and families rely on every day," said Rep. Sykes. "Investing in community health centers is an investment in the health, well-being, and strength of our communities."

Asia Inc. in Akron received $914,240 for its International Community Health Center and Lifecare Family Health And Dental Center, Inc. in Canton received $1,540,774. This grant will help both organizations, as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), continue to provide quality, evidence-based care to individuals regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Both organizations are nonprofits, focusing on providing healthcare to people who would otherwise not be able to afford it.

"ASIA is proud to accept the Health Center Program award and will continue providing quality and low-cost healthcare to our community. FQHCs like ASIA's International Community Health Center (ICHC) are crucial support systems within our community. Healthcare costs are always rising and for our community, a trip to the doctor could mean being slapped with a bill that could force families to choose between going to the doctor or putting food on the table," said ASIA Inc. CEO Harry Kamdar. "FQHCs keep under-insured or noninsured families who don't qualify for Medicare or Medicaid from making those hard decisions. ICHC will continue to be a beacon of hope for all of our patients with low costs and language accessibility, because everyone deserves to go to the doctor."

"Lifecare is very appreciative of Congresswoman Sykes and her office's efforts in assisting with the cause and mission of Ohio's FQHCs. We are proud to be a member of this network, and greatly appreciate being a recipient of the Health Center Program Award," said Lifecare Community Health Center CFO David Patterson.