We're honored to be recognized by the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities as one of 30 organizations receiving funding to expand healthcare services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities.
This $1.34 million investment will allow Metro Community Health Centers to expand our dental program by adding same-day and emergency appointments, while also supporting the development of an on-site pharmacy and other enhancements to better serve our patients and community.
Thank you to Governor Kathy Hochul, Commissioner Willow Baer, and OPWDD for their commitment to improving health equity across New York State. We are grateful for this partnership and excited for what this investment will make possib#mchcnyC#OPWDDO#HealthEquityq#CommunityHealthe#IDD #bronxB#DentalCarel#HealthcareAccessccessInvesting in healthcare for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. Metro Community Health Centers is receiving a $1.3 million to expand dental services to include same-day and emergency appointments. They also plan to open an on-site pharmacy and enhancing other services.
This funding is part of a larger $25 million effort by Governor Hochul and the state's effort to improve health equity for people with developmental disabilities all across New York State. 30 organizations are being awarded funding to meet this goal.
This week, we were honored to welcome New York State OPWDD Commissioner Willow Baer to Metro Community Health Centers' Bronx Health Center, where she officially presented Metro with our $1.3 million OPWDD grant award.
Commissioner Baer spent time with our patients, staff, leadership, and community partners, hearing firsthand how this investment will strengthen access to care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their stories served as a powerful reminder of why this work matters and the impact this funding will have for years to come.
This grant will support the expansion of Metro's dental and behavioral health services, helping us provide even greater access to high-quality, compassionate care for the communities we proudly serve.
Thank you to Commissioner Baer and OPWDD for your partnership and commitment to improving healthcare access across New York. We are grateful for this investment and excited for what lie#mchcny.#OPWDDC#bronxW#CommunityHealthnityHealth
Wonderful to see New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Willow Baer (far left) at Metro Community Health Centers in the Bronx yesterday.
We appreciated the opportunity to share a bit about the health services provided by our partners and the impact they achieve.
On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom, honor the strength and contributions of Black communities, and recognize the ongoing work toward equity and justice.
Metro Community Health Centers is proud to stand with our patients, staff, and neighbors in building healthier, stronger communities for all!
Join Metro Community Health Centers and Project Street Beat for a day of free community health services and resources! The Project Street Beat Mobile Medical Unit will be on site providing HIV and STI testing, Narcan distribution, health education, and community resources. Stop by to connect with our team and learn more about available services.
Thursday, June 18th
9:30am– 4:30pm
979 Cross Bronx Expressway
Free giveaways and resources will be available while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you t#mchcnyM#BronxCommunitym#projectstreetbeatetBeat
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