The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493), awarded a $7,500,000 Project Grant to Skagit County Public Hospital District 2 (d/b/a Island Hospital) on September 30, 2024. The funding will support the construction of a rooftop helipad and improvements to the hospital's emergency department. Island Hospital has previously received federal grants, including $148,000 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to operate a Rural Health Clinic Vaccine Confidence program, as well as sub-awards from the Washington State Department of Health for various healthcare initiatives. The Congressional Directives program provides funding for targeted community healthcare, mental health, and social services projects identified by Congress to address regional needs and improve access to care for underserved populations.
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