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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - A new infusion of funds for community health centers on the Central Coast is on its way.
The announcement was made Thursday by the office of Rep. Salud Carbajal.
$11.6 million will be divvied up between three agencies: American Indian Health and Services, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics and the County of Santa Barbara.
The county will receive the lionshare with more than $5 million.
“Our community health centers have been key partners in keeping our community safe and healthy during the pandemic,” said Rep. Carbajal. “I’m glad to see over $11 million will be used to enhance our ability to get vaccines into the arms of Central Coast residents as quickly, equitably, and effectively as possible.”
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After weeks of waiting, those 50 and older are eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. It was quite the sight on Saturday morning at Direct Relief’s headquarters, as volunteers from Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics delivered dozens of doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
“We are honored to have them here with us today to use our facility,” Direct Relief pharmacist Alycia Clark said.
Many of those that received their first shots included food and agriculture workers, who’ve been on the front lines serving society throughout the pandemic.
“This is the epitome of helping those who’ve been slammed the hardest by COVID,” Direct Relief president and CEO Thomas Tighe said.