Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization, Inc.

Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization, Inc. (FDRHPO) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Watertown, New York, focused on improving healthcare access and delivery in rural northern New York regions. Registered in SAM.gov since 2006, the organization specializes in developing healthcare networks, providing rural health outreach, and supporting community health initiatives across Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, and portions of Franklin County. The organization operates as a strategic healthcare planning and support entity, primarily receiving federal grants to enhance healthcare services in underserved rural communities.

FDRHPO has secured multiple significant federal grants from agencies like the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services, targeting comprehensive rural healthcare improvements. Their grant-funded projects include a $500,000 Rural Health Care Services Outreach grant focusing on post-hospital discharge follow-up and mental health first aid training, and a $1.2 million Rural Health Network Development Program grant aimed at improving transitional and chronic care management for rural populations. The organization's work encompasses developing mental health awareness training programs, expanding care management services, conducting social determinant of health screenings, and supporting a network of 52 sites including primary care providers, hospitals, behavioral health organizations, and community services. Their projects specifically target vulnerable populations such as veterans, active-duty soldiers, farmers, and individuals living in poverty, with goals of increasing access to evidence-based care, reducing preventable hospital admissions, and improving overall healthcare outcomes in rural northern New York regions.