Video of Congressman Sherman in Action
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman announced that The House of Representatives today approved $300,000 in federal appropriations funding for El Proyecto del Barrio for facilities and medical equipment at their Winnetka clinic.
The funding was included in the Labor – Health and Human Services – Education Appropriations bill for the 2010 fiscal year, which passed the full House of Representatives on Friday. The legislation requires Senate approval before being sent to the President for his signature.
In 2007, El Proyecto del Barrio’s health clinic saw close to 80,000 patients in the San Fernando Valley. The President and Chief Executive Officer of El Proyecto del Barrio, Corinne Sanchez, said, "We thank Congressman Sherman for his dedication to our facility. His efforts have been particularly successful in winning support in Congress."
In addition to the $300,000 approved last Friday, Sherman secured $333,000 for the Winnetka clinic last March. Those funds were directed toward the purchase of an electronic medical records system to improve the accuracy, accessibility and quality of patient care.
"El Proyecto del Barrio sees over 80,000 patents each year. Most of these patients do not have private health insurance. I am pleased I was able to persuade my colleagues in Congress to help expand the Winnetka Clinic," said Congressman Sherman.
