The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently announced $39 million in grants to increase and improve medical services at the nation’s community health centers. A total of 168 grants will give existing health centers the funds to add new or increase existing primary care, mental health/substance abuse, oral health or pharmacy services.
CHAP is grateful to have been selected by HRSA to receive an Oral Health Service Expansion grant. Only 50 such grants were awarded nationally, and CHAP was only one of two Los Angeles County clinics to received increased federal funding for oral health.
The grant will provide CHAP with increased funding of $250,000 annually to support the delivery of oral health care to children and adults in the Pasadena area. With this increased revenue, CHAP will increase its service delivery capacity from 4,000 to 6,000 dental visits each year.
The CHAP Dental Clinic is open to children and adults. Service is provided on a sliding fee scale and free care is available to those who qualify.
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December 13, 2008 at 5:52 am
CHAP provides dental care on a sliding fee basis. Most of our clients are uninsured. There are programs that may pay for part of your care depending on your income level. If you are in the Pasadena area, you may contact the CHAP dental clinic at 626-398-5970.