[hilac] FW: USDA Announces Funding for Healthcare Facilities
- From: "Eric M. Kapono" <kapono@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <hilac@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 29 May 2014 15:51:08 -1000
FYI.low-interest loans for rural healthcare facilities.
Eric M. Kapono
Advancement Services
for Native Nonprofits
Hilo, HI
808.969.3991
www.advancementservices.org
From: Oconnell, Tim - RD, Hilo, HI [mailto:Tim.Oconnell@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 3:24 PM
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Subject: USDA Announces Funding for Healthcare Facilities
Release No.: HI-14-16
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Contact:
Chris J. Kanazawa, (808) 933-8302 <mailto:chris.kanazawa@xxxxxxxxxxx>
chris.kanazawa@xxxxxxxxxxx
Tim O'Connell, (808) 933-8313 <mailto:tim.oconnell@xxxxxxxxxxx>
tim.oconnell@xxxxxxxxxxx
USDA Announces Funding for Healthcare Facilities
HILO, Hawaii, May 29, 2014 - USDA Rural Development State Director for
Hawaii and Western Pacific Chris Kanazawa today announced that USDA is
accepting applications for low-interest loans to improve healthcare
facilities in rural areas.
"Ensuring our rural residents have access to quality health care is a top
priority for USDA," said Kanazawa. "This funding will help a variety of
health clinics, hospitals and other similar facilities throughout rural
Hawaii and the Western Pacific make a variety of needed improvements."
The funding is available through USDA Rural Development's Community
Facilities Program. Loan funds can be used to construct, expand, or improve
health care facilities, as well as purchase equipment. Public bodies,
non-profit organizations and federally recognized tribes with health care
facilities in rural areas and towns up to 20,000 in population are eligible
to apply.
Locally, USDA Rural Development provided funding for the Maui Memorial
Medical Center, Molokai Community Health Center, and Bay Clinic among
others.
USDA has set a goal of investing up to $50 million to increase access to
mental health care in rural areas over the next three years. USDA is also
investing in innovative healthcare technologies such as telemedicine, to
further expand access to health care services throughout rural America.
For more information, contact Tim O'Connell at (808) 933-8313 or
<mailto:tim.oconnell@xxxxxxxxxxx> tim.oconnell@xxxxxxxxxxx.
President Obama's plan for rural America has brought about historic
investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President's
leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses
and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way
- strengthening America's economy, small towns and rural communities.
USDA's investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that
stands as the backbone of our American values. President Obama and
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack are committed to a smarter use of federal
resources to foster sustainable economic prosperity and ensure the
government is a strong partner for businesses, entrepreneurs and working
families in rural communities.
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