Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $3.6 Million for SAC Health to Expand Quality, Affordable Healthcare Services

SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced a $3,633,272 grant award for SAC Health System to expand its healthcare services and continue providing high-quality, affordable primary care to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Inland Empire. The funding will support and sustain SAC Health's daily operations and core services provided to the community, including medical, specialty, dental and behavioral healthcare.

The funding comes as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration's Health Center Program (H80) grant awards.

"From dental services to behavioral health and their mobile clinic, SAC Health is a leader in providing quality, affordable and accessible care to people in the Inland Empire," said Rep. Pete Aguilar. "With this grant funding, SAC Health will be able to strengthen and expand services for current patients and those in need, helping to keep families in our community healthy and happy."

"We are deeply grateful to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for their continued partnership and this generous $3.6 million annual FQHC grant," said Jason L. Lohr, MD, Chief Executive Officer, SAC Health. "This annual grant is a powerful blessing that allows SAC Health to live out our mission of serving and empowering our community. With this $3.6 million award, we can sustain and expand critical, community-focused services that patients rely on every day. Healthcare is a fundamental need, and these funds ensure that financial hardship or the cost of a doctor visit will never stand in the way of someone receiving the compassionate care they deserve."

SAC Health is a non-profit community healthcare corporation and Federally Qualified Health Center, offering health services across 35 specialties to thousands of patients in Southern California every year.