The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $998,457 Distance Learning and Telemedicine (CFDA 10.855) grant to North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc., a non-profit hospital in Newport, Vermont. The 2-year project grant, awarded on February 21, 2025, will fund the acquisition and deployment of telecommunications-enabled equipment, including audio, video, and information technologies, to improve access to education, training, and healthcare services through advanced telemedicine capabilities for the rural community. The grant program aims to enhance distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas with populations under 20,000. North Country Hospital & Health Center Inc. has also received numerous federal sub-grant awards to support COVID-19 testing, healthcare system preparedness, security upgrades, and population health programs, demonstrating its role as a key healthcare provider and partner in the region.
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