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D.C.-based Unity Health Care, a recipient of the Obama health center grants this week, cut the ribbon for a $20 million health facility in Southeast, D.C.
D.C.-based Unity Health Care, a recipient of the Obama health center grants this week, cut the ribbon for a $20 million health facility in Southeast, D.C. (Courtesy Photo/ Unity Health Care)
D.C., Maryland Health Centers Win Millions from Obama Health Law Grants
Originally published May 11, 2012

Recently, the Obama administration awarded grants of over $728 million for the renovation and construction of health centers around the country. D.C. and Maryland centers snagged more than $15 million for projects designed to boost local government’s ability to care for low and mid-income patients while creating jobs in the process. more More Arrow

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