Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Hilo Bay Clinic receive federal funding

WAIANAE—The Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC), which oversees five facilities in Waianae including the main campus, will receive approximately $7.9 million in federal funding.

According to Pacific Business News, the fund will be used for construction and renovation on any, but not limited to, a desired clinic WCCHC chooses. The federal funding will also help the clinics expand health care access to those living on the west side of Oahu and are of low-income families who are uninsured.

Along with WCCHC, the Hilo Bay Clinic, which oversees six clinics on Hawaii Island, will receive approximately $2.4 million.

The total amount is a grant of $10.3 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.