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Jan 1, 2026

RURAL HEALTH FUNDING




 

RURAL HEALTH FUNDING

OHIO IS SET TO RECEIVE 200-MILLION DOLLARS IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO HELP EXPAND RURAL HEALTH CARE.
ACCORDING TO CLEVELAND-DOT-COM, THE MONEY COMES FROM A NEW 5-YEAR FEDERAL PROGRAM BUT STATE LEADERS SAY THE SPENDING RULES ARE UNCLEAR. GOVERNOR MIKE DEWINE SAYS THE FUNDS COULD SUPPORT SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS, MATERNAL CARE, AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS.  MEANWHILE, LAWMAKERS ARE URGING THE STATE TO PRIORITIZE STRUGGLING INDEPENDENT RURAL HOSPITALS. STATE OFFICIALS SAY THEY'RE STILL WAITING FOR FEDERAL GUIDANCE.
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