Telemedicine grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service awarded Southern Coos Hospital And Health Center a $165,252 Project Grant under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.855) on February 1, 2024. This two-year grant supports the hospital's efforts to provide medical lab testing services and referral work, primarily benefiting the Bandon, Oregon VA Outpatient Clinic and the broader Veteran's Health Administration through telemedicine capabilities. The DLT program aims to improve access to education, training, and healthcare services in rural areas by funding the acquisition and deployment of telecommunications-enabled information, audio, and video equipment, as well as related advanced technologies.

Southern Coos Hospital And Health Center has also served as a sub-grantee under grants awarded to Oregon Health & Science University, participating in programs such as the Coronavirus State Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP COVID-19), suggesting collaborative efforts with larger regional healthcare organizations to enhance healthcare delivery and support in the area.