MetroHealth reports full FQHC status and a $650,000 grant
Issue
MetroHealth said on August 14, 2026 that its community health centers moved from look-alike to full FQHC status with a $650,000 New Access Points award. HRSA grant data describe two planned sites, including integrated primary and behavioral health care at 4269 Pearl Road.
The 9,070 projected new patients and planned jobs are proposals.
Key points
- MetroHealth's first-party release reports conversion from Look-Alike to full FQHC status.
- $650K is the TAGGS award; patient and staffing figures remain applicant projections.
Sources for this story
The MetroHealth System; HRSA TAGGS cross-checkSources for your board packet
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Part of
- HRSA Health Center Program rules
New Access Points and competitions
FQHC Talent. (2026, August 14). MetroHealth reports full FQHC status and a $650,000 grant. Source: The MetroHealth System; HRSA TAGGS cross-check. Retrieved October 27, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/metrohealth-full-fqhc-status-nap-award-2026