The Dispensary of Hope Blog

As a member of the Dispensary of Hope network, I want to call your attention to an announcement about Health Center Expanded Services Supplemental Funds (ES) that became available to Health Centers in September 2010.   HRSA realizes that grantees may wish to expand their services to provide increased access to care for the communities they serve.   Grantees may propose to modify or add a mode of provision for a pharmacy service that is already paid by the applicant. ES funds will support increased access to preventive and primary health care services including pharmacy services.  Funds may be used to hire relevant personnel, including pharmacists, for the proposed project.  For more information on the Expanded Services Supplemental funds, please visit: http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/apply/assistance/expandedservices/  .  Note that the due date is January 6, 2011. 

If your site is sustained as a 330/FQHC, this may be good news and provide a path forward for you to expand your commitment to pharmaceutical access.