HHS Awards $5,564,922 to Illinois to
Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Communities
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[July 07, 2020]
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA) awarded $5,564,922 to Illinois to combat the
COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities.
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Specifically, this funding was awarded to the
Illinois Department of Public Health as an investment to support
small rural hospitals in Illinois.
“Today’s funding gives rural hospitals in Illinois critical support
to build up their capacity for fighting COVID-19 in their
communities,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. “This funding, secured
by President Trump from Congress, will build on historic efforts by
the Trump Administration to help all Americans in Illinois access
the care they need during the pandemic.”
HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) received $150
million through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
(CARES) Act to assist hospitals across the nation, funded through
the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP), respond to this
public health emergency.
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The CARES Act funding allows hospitals maximum flexibility in how
they respond to COVID-19 within their communities, including the
provision of testing and laboratory services as well as the purchase
of personal protective equipment to minimize COVID-19 exposure.
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“As the nation combats COVID-19, hospitals,
particularly in rural communities, play an integral role in care
delivery and are on the frontlines of this battle,” said HRSA
Administrator Tom Engels. “Timely access to this funding enables
them to expand their ability to continue to provide care while
adapting to the unique challenges posed by this pandemic.”
For a list of all award recipients, visit: https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/coronavirus-cares-FY2020-awards
To learn more about the HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health
Policy’s response to COVID-19, visit, https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/coronavirus-frequently-asked-questions
For more information about COVID-19, visit: http://coronavirus.gov/
[U.S. Department of Health and Human
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