Kaptur Welcomes Combined $613,618 for N. Ohio Health Research & Services

Lucas County Health, University of Toledo receive HHS grant awards

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) welcomed news today that the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department and The University of Toledo Department of Public Health and Preventative Medicine in the College of Medicine and Life Sciences have been awarded a combined $613,618 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

“Access to health care is one of the fundamental pillars of a healthy community,” said Rep. Kaptur. “These worthwhile projects have significant local benefits, both for the health of our community and our economy. Basic health services canhelp working families avoid prolonged absences from work or school. Occupational health training at UT helps ensure that organizations in our region can find the skilled professionals they need. Congratulations to the health officials, educators, and students whose important work has earned them this well-deserved support.”

Toledo-Lucas County Health is set to receive $541,667 through the HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This division of HHS focuses on improving access to health care services for the uninsured, isolated, or medically vulnerable.

The University of Toledo will receive $71,951 to support the school’s Industrial Hygiene graduate program. The program, a Master of Science in Occupational Health, is focused on training students from Northwest Ohio and many of its graduates are employed as occupational health and safety specialists in the region. The program has graduated 25 industrial hygienists since 2009 and fills a critical gap in Northwest Ohio workforce needs.

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