A sixth Maine health center received a federal grant this week to expand its clinical care space for the medically underserved.

Pines Health Services in Caribou received $1 million, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.The agency announced $260 million in awards across the country Wednesday, but left Pines Health Services off its list.

The agency also awarded grants to Fish River Rural Health, Penobscot Community Health Center Inc., Portland Community Health Center, Healthreach Community Health Centers and Health Access Network Inc.

In total, the six Maine centers received $4,134,731, which the government estimated will allow them to serve 3,515 additional patients.


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