Federal Funding Boosts Cancer Screenings and Behavioral Health at Lone Star Family Health Center

The Lone Star Family Health Center in Montgomery County has been awarded over $1 million in federal grants to expand services focused on cancer screenings and behavioral health care. These grants will help the center provide critical care to underserved and uninsured populations in the community.

Austen Altenwerth

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Austen Altenwerth

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Nov 13, 2024

Federal Funding Boosts Cancer Screenings and Behavioral Health at Lone Star Family Health Center

The Lone Star Family Health Centre in Montgomery County has been granted over $1 million in federal funding to improve its healthcare services, particularly behavioral healthcare and cancer screenings. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded the nonprofit health center with these grants, enabling it to fulfill its mission of providing affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations.

The funding will be used to support initiatives that aim to enhance access to essential services, including early cancer screenings, which can assist in detecting diseases at more treatable stages. Furthermore, the grants will increase the availability of behavioral health care, thereby addressing the increasing demand for mental health services and support in the community.

The timing of these investments is critical for Montgomery County, as numerous residents encounter substantial obstacles to accessing adequate healthcare. The Lone Star Family Health Centre endeavors to enhance the overall health outcomes of the community and reduce health disparities by expanding these essential services.

This financial boost will provide essential resources to support both preventive care and mental health initiatives for residents as the center continues to address the needs of the uninsured.

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