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MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today announced $5,197,605 in grants for three health care centers in Louisiana.

“Louisiana medical workers keep slugging it out on the frontlines of this pandemic. I’m thankful—especially on this day—to see Health and Human Services support our health care heroes and the Louisianians they serve with this $5 million in grants,” said Kennedy.

The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the following grants:

  • $1,994,884 to Southeast Community Health Systems, operating in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Tangipahoa Parishes.
  • $1,944,826 to David Raines Community Health Center, Inc. operating in Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne and Webster Parishes.
  • $1,257,895 to Catahoula Parish Hospital District #2.