WASHINGTON, DC (WJPF) — Close to one million dollars in federal grant money will be shared by southern Illinois healthcare providers.

The money from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be used to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Southern Illinois healthcare providers receiving grants:

Shawnee Health Service and Development Corporation in Carterville: $296,184

Community Health & Emergency Services, Inc. in Cairo: $196,474

Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Corporation in Christopher: $85,750

Rural Health, Inc. in Anna: $175,250

SIHF Healthcare in East St Louis: $209,100