October 30, 2019

Grant allows Native American nonprofit to expand medical services in Phoenix

Author: Ricky Cornish

PHOENIX – More medical services will be available to Native Americans in metro Phoenix, thanks to a $200,000 federal grant awarded to Native American Connections.
The Indian Health Service grant will allow the organization to begin offering primary care services, such as immunizations and wellness checks.
“This grant money will allow us to be able to hire a family nurse practitioner and bring on board a medical case manager, which is something we’ve never had before,” said Alyssa Paone, the dire