HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – HAPPI Health is now officially a federally qualified health center after receiving a New Access Points award, a designation aimed at expanding access to health care in Huntsville.
U.S. Rep. Dale Strong and Health Resources and Services Administrator Tom Engels visited HAPPI Health on Thursday to highlight the federal investment. HAPPI Health is one of just 158 health centers nationwide selected for the award. The more than $102 million federal investment will expand access to primary care for nearly a million people nationwide.
Engels said the federally qualified status reflects the quality of care HAPPI Health already provides.
“Getting that elevated status of being a federally qualified health center is very important because there’s a lot of things that come with it. It also means that they’re recognizing the great care they’re providing those patients and the great care we’re going to continue to provide to those patients. That’s why we’re so proud to partner with our federal partners, our state and local partners, but most importantly, the providers right here. Because they take care of patients,” Engels said.
HAPPI Health says the funding will allow the organization to reach more medically underserved patients across the Huntsville area.
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