Senators Wyden and Merkley announce a $1 million grant to improve healthcare access in Wheeler County, Oregon.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced a $1 million grant for the Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH) aimed at improving healthcare access in Wheeler County. Wyden emphasized that rural healthcare is under strain and requires significant support, while Merkley highlighted the grant's potential to address challenges faced by rural communities.
The funding will establish the Rural Oregon Mobile Integrated Health Program Consortium, collaborating with local EMS agencies and clinics to enhance operations and health outcomes. ORH's Sarah Andersen noted that this initiative will provide a framework for other rural areas in Oregon to improve health services through a mobile approach.
The grant, distributed over four years at $250,000 per year, will help create standardized resources and promote better health outcomes for underserved populations in Wheeler County and beyond.
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