The Citizens Memorial Hospital District Of Polk County was awarded a $587,000 Project Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (CFDA 93.969) to provide geriatric care education and training to healthcare and supportive care workforces serving older adults in rural communities.
Through this five-year grant, the organization will collaborate with community partners to offer transformative geriatric care programs across its rural health network, including its hospital, 13 rural health clinics, and 7 long-term care facilities. The grant funding will be used to maximize patient and family engagement, integrate geriatrics with primary care, and address critical care gaps to improve health outcomes for older adults in the region.
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