West Palm Beach, FL – Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services announced $3,665,550 in funding for local health care facilities to address the coronavirus pandemic. The funding was authorized under the bipartisan CARES Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020.

“This money will be used to strengthen our public health infrastructure and save lives in Palm Beach County during a critical time in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic,” said Rep. Frankel.

The funds will be dispersed as follows:

• Health District of Palm Beach County - $2,058,425
• FoundCare - $938,960
• Genesis Community Health - $668,165

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