Community Health Care Center will receive $130K grant

The Community Health Care Center in Great Falls received a $130,000 grant.

According to a press release, the grant was secured through the Health Resources and Services Administration.

“Community health centers keep Montanans safe and healthy,” said U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) in the press release. “Cascade County’s Community Health Care Center provides care that is effective and affordable guaranteeing all folks can take their kids to the doctor when they get sick.”

The press release stated that one in 10 Montanans used community health centers for primary, dental, and mental care.

The CHCC is funded through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Bureau of Primary Health Care.

The Center focuses on serving individuals who are low-income, uninsured, underinsured, and those who could not otherwise afford medical or dental care.

The CHCC is open for medical and behavioral services Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dental services are available Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It’s located at 115 4th Street South.

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