Visclosky announces Grant Award to Community HealthNet of Gary

GARY | Nearly $200,000 in federal funding has been awarded to Community HealthNet of Gary by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky, D-Merrillville, recently announced the award, which totals $191,356. The funding will ensure HealthNet can continue to provide primary health services such as immunizations, prenatal care, physicals, health checkups and chronic disease management.

Executive Director Janet Seabrook said in a statement the grant would allow HealthNet to "continue to advance services and increase access for the residents of Gary and Lake County."

Community HealthNet of Gary runs the Gary Community Health Center, with a clinic based at Calumet High School and another in Merrillville. The Gary Community Health Center has served the Gary community since 1999.

"I appreciate the efforts of HealthNet to procure this funding to continue to offer affordable and effective care to the residents of Gary and Northwest Indiana," Visclosky said in a statement.