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Council approves extension of community health worker program funded by state grant
Summary
The council approved a renewal of the Health Department's community health worker program funded by a Texas Health and Human Services Commission grant worth about $464,000. The grant funds five positions and supplies such as naloxone and provides limited client-support assistance; the city's match is primarily in-kind.
LUBBOCK, Texas — The City Council on Aug. 12 approved a renewal of a community health worker program run by the Lubbock Health Department, continuing federal- and state-funded outreach to individuals with substance-use disorder and related needs.
Grant details: Director of Public Health Doctor Wells told the council the grant from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is for approximately $464,000, supports five community-health-worker…
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