Congressman Cohen Announces $6.1 Million Grant to Christ Community Health Services

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Christ Community Health Services will receive a $6,176,771 grant from the U.S. 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 who are most in need, and it is particularly helpful during this ongoing pandemic. 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 Services has seven locations across Memphis, including Hickory Hill, Orange Mound and Broad Avenue.