City health official reiterates vaccination guidance, cites new lead‑remediation funding and HUD award The city health official said the department will follow Commonwealth and county vaccination guidance and reported December funding awards including $1.3 million (earlier mention) and a HUD notification for $4.4 million to continue lead‑remediation work in Chester.

Chester's health officials are urging residents to trust local health guidance amidst national confusion, while announcing a significant $5.7 million boost for urgent lead remediation efforts.

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Health commissioner reports $1.3M in lead grants, vaccination clinics and plans to bring primary care to Chester Health Commissioner Dr. Kristen Motley told council the Chester Lead Task Force secured $1.3 million in grants, reached more than 2,000 residents with lead education and testing, ran vaccination clinics that served nearly 200 people and submitted a pending $3.5 million HUD grant to expand remediation work.

Chester's health commissioner announces a groundbreaking $1.3 million in lead remediation grants and plans for free primary care services that could transform community health!

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