The Idaho Department of Health And Welfare is rolling out what could become one of the biggest investments in rural health the state has seen in years. Through the Federal Rural Health Transformation Program, millions of dollars will be available to support new ideas that improve health care access in rural communities. But here's the thing — this isn't just about hospitals.
Cities, counties, libraries, schools, colleges, contractors and many other organizations could all have a role to play. The first round of funding opportunities is already posted, with many more expected in the coming weeks.
To help us understand what this program could mean for communities across Idaho, Idaho Matters sat down with Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Juliet Charron.
