OHIO — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has awarded $3,119,729 to combat the pandemic in rural communities.
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The funding was awarded to the Ohio Department of Health and will support small rural hospitals in Ohio.
“As the nation combats COVID-19, hospitals, particularly in rural communities, play an integral role in care delivery and are on the frontlines of this battle,” said HRSA Administrator Tom Engels in a release. “Timely access to this funding enables them to expand their ability to continue to provide care while adapting to the unique challenges posed by this pandemic.”
For a list of all award recipients, visit: https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/coronavirus-cares-FY2020-awards
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