Rep. Meeks Announces $350,000 for Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Centers

Rep. Meeks Announces $350,000 for Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Centers

Queens, NY—Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Centers will receive a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant will improve the oral health services at four Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Centers. U.S. Congressman Gregory W. Meeks issued the following statement regarding the issuance of the grant:

"I am happy to announce that The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Centers will be receiving $350,000 from HHS. The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Centers are deserving of this grant, as their centers deliver quality health and oral care to the people of New York City. I'm a strong supporter of the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Centers and want to commend Dr. Marjorie Hill on all of her tremendous work as CEO,” Congressman Meeks said. “There is a great need for more affordable and quality dental care in many underserved communities in New York. I will continue to advocate on their behalf, fight to expand coverage to underserved communities, and work to improve health and oral care in New York City.”

“I am so pleased that this two year grant will enhance our existing oral health services, providing new, state of the art, dental equipment and allowing the Addabbo Center to add a new clinical service—oral surgery,” said Dr. Marjorie Hill, CEO of the Joseph P Addabbo Family Heath Center. “As always, we are deeply grateful for Congressman Meeks’ support.”