Support the purchase and installation of equipment for nursing and emergency department

The Delta Regional Authority awarded Mcgehee Desha County Hospital, a non-profit hospital located in McGehee, Arkansas, a $130,545 Project Grant on September 28, 2023 through its Delta Area Economic Development (CFDA 90.201) program. The grant will support the purchase and installation of equipment for the hospital's nursing and emergency departments. These upgrades aim to improve patient care and healthcare access by providing the hospital with critical medical equipment and infrastructure enhancements. The hospital has also received other federal grants totaling over $700,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Arkansas Department of Health for initiatives related to persistent poverty, disaster relief, and the COVID-19 pandemic response. Through these federal grants, Mcgehee Desha County Hospital is enhancing its medical facilities, addressing regional challenges, and strengthening its healthcare services.