Federal Grant Award Summary

Syracuse Community Health Center Inc. received a $214,232 Project Grant award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Professionals, under the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Payment Program (CFDA 93.530) effective March 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The award supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive urban family medicine residency program designed to train 12 residents over three years to address primary care provider shortages in underserved communities, particularly in Onondaga County, New York. The program emphasizes recruiting diverse residents from underrepresented groups in medicine and equipping them with culturally competent, patient-centered care skills to serve both urban and rural populations.

The residency program leverages strategic partnerships with regional healthcare institutions including Rome Health, Samaritan Medical, St. Joseph's Health, Loretto Health and Rehabilitation, Reflection Dermatology, and Wynn Hospital/Mohawk Valley Health System to provide comprehensive clinical training experiences. Syracuse Community Health Center operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with five healthcare centers and eight school-based sites, serving the Syracuse area and greater Onondaga County—a designated Healthcare Professional Shortage Area for primary care, dental care, and mental health services. The program aligns with the center's patient-centered medical home model, emphasizing holistic care that addresses social determinants of health to ensure equitable access for medically underserved populations.