Governor Greg Abbott has announced HHSC will award $56 million in federal funding to rural hospitals advancing prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs in their communities. As part of the Rural Texas Strong plan (PDF), the “Make Rural Texans Healthy Again” initiative aims to reduce diabetes, heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, and obesity. Rural hospitals can use the federal funding to expand screenings, after-hours care, community wellness services, and availability of healthy food.
Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce $56 Million In Federal Funding for Rural Health Programs
