April 2, 2021 3:20 a.m.

Congressman Peter DeFazio has announced that more than $16.1 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan will be awarded to community health centers in Oregon’s 4th congressional district to expand their COVID-19 vaccination and treatment operations.

A release said the legislation was signed into law on March 11th.

DeFazio said the recipients of federal funds include:

*Umpqua Community Health Center in Roseburg: $2,657,000

*Adapt Oregon in Roseburg: $1,166,000

*Lane County: $5,372,000

*White Bird Clinic in Eugene: $2,547,750

*Benton County: $2,347,000

*Waterfall Clinic Inc: $1,150,00

*Bandon Community Health Center: $874,250

DeFazio said, “Community health centers have been critical in the fight against COVID-19”. He said these funds will allow these facilities to ramp up their efforts, get more shots in arms and “…save lives while helping put an end to this pandemic”.

Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said more than $84 million in American Rescue Plan Funding will go to health centers throughout Oregon.