El Paso's Department of Public Health Faces $3.5M Loss in Funding

El Paso's Department of Public Health faces $3.5M loss in funding

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) —El Paso’s Department of Public Health is facing a $3.5 million loss in federal and state grant funding, most of it tied to COVID-19 programs that have now expired. Assistant Director Sara Cera says about $3.2 million of that was tied to pandemic-era grants that helped the department expand operations during COVID-19. Local health agencies were also allowed to use funds to track infectious diseases, strengthen lab capacity …

‘Ripple Effect’ noted on Federal funding cuts

Burnett County’s Health and Community Services Committee is working to assess critical issues ranging from the impact of the federal budget on local programs to evolving community health challenges. A significant concern highlighted during their latest meeting was the anticipated…

El Paso public health department loses $3.5 million in federal funding

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Due to recent cuts to the Public Health Department, resources for several key programs in El Paso such as immunizations, health education and emergency preparedness programs will be effected.  The cuts are part of the Trump administration's initiative to cut funding for federal health agencies and eliminate pandemic-era grants. Sara Cera, the assistant director of the El Paso Public Health Department says $3.2 million of…