‘Unprecedented amount of support’: Metro Health gets $25.5 million CDC grant for new employees, SA Forward plans
FILE — Jon Varela, a contractor for Metro Health, gives directions to people in line during a pop-up vaccination clinic at the Farris Athletic Complex Northside Sports Gym and conducted by Metro Health.A workforce director to help recruit, retain and train San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s workforce is among a dozen new positions in the department made possible through a $25.5 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Locals can expect to see a “better performing” health district over the next five years thanks to the funds, said Metro Health Director Claude A. Jacob. “It’s an unprecedented amount of support provided by the feds, anchored to stabilizing and protecting the workforce,” Jacob said.going to state, local and territorial jurisdictions across the country over the next five years.
“The funding is intended to train new and existing staff. It strengthens systems, policies and processes, as well as supporting the implementation of our grants,” Jacob said.City of San Antonio hopes higher pay, particularly at Metro Health, will attract more applicants
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