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Congressman Cohen Announces $4.4 Million Grant to Christ Community Health Services

March 25, 2020

WASHINGTON -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced today that Christ Community Health Services Inc. will be receiving a grant of $4,442,578 from the Department of Health and Human Services for its ongoing work meeting the needs of the medically underserved.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"This significant grant will help Christ Community Health Services meet the medical care necessities of Memphians most in need. I am pleased to see this funding go to support the dedicated people looking out for the underserved."

The Health Center Program supports more than 1,300 patient-directed organizations that provide preventative and primary care to medically underserved populations. Christ Community Health Centers have seven locations across Memphis, including Hickory Hill, Orange Mound and Broad Avenue.