The Greater Lawrence Family Health Center in Massachusetts will received $2 million in federal funding for expansion, The Eagle Tribune reports.
The money will be used to expand primary health services.
The health care network operates seven sites in Lawrence, Methuen and Haverhill. Leaders say there is a need to expand services in Lawrence.
The Essex Street facility that will received the new funding serves more than 8,000 patients, offering primary care services, opioid treatment, outreach and prevention, behavioral health services, family pharmacy services and more.
In addition to the benefits to patients, the renovations and upgrades would create 20 jobs in its first year after construction is completed. Read more.