The Nebraska-based Central Health Center has received a three-year, $160,000 federal grant from the Title X program to integrate HIV testing into routine visits, the Grand Island Independent reports. According to the Independent, the grant was issued in response to CDC's recommendations for routine HIV testing.
The grant will affect CHC's clinics in Grand Island, Kearney and Lexington. According to Laura Urbanec, executive director of CHC, the center received the grant because of its large service area and its ability to implement projects. She added that the funds will be used to purchase HIV tests, hire and train staff, obtain educational materials and update data reporting systems. Prior to the grant, CHC offered HIV testing upon request through its Counseling, Testing and Referral program.
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