Visclosky Announces Grant Award to East Chicago Community Health Center

Today, Congressman Pete ViscloskyPete Visclosky announced federal funding has been awarded to East Chicago Community Health Center (ECCHC), by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The award, which totals $261,038, will be used towards a five year plan to further advance structural and programmatic changes to improve the overall quality of the center’s services and capabilities.

“Our Board of Directors has made great strides over the past years to establish new guidance for the health center that will allow ECCHC to continue to provide quality healthcare to the underserved population in Northwest Indiana,” said Dwayne Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer of East Chicago Community Health Center. “We have developed a new strategic direction for the health center which will enhance our core services for the next 5 years.”

Visclosky said, “I commend East Chicago Community Health Center and their efforts to secure funding which will help provide improved and affordable services for the East Chicago Community. I look forward to hearing about these programs and services that will continue to drive the Center’s success.”

The East Chicago Community Health Center is a non-profit full service community health center. It was founded in 1996.