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PA Invests $35M to Revitalize Rural Healthcare Systems
4/20/2025
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- At the Western Pennsylvania Regional Rural Healthcare Summit, Shapiro Administration officials unveiled a bold plan to tackle the pressing issues facing rural hospitals. The proposed 2025-26 budget allocates $35.1 million for rural healthcare, $10 million for vital behavioral health programs, and extra funds to enhance nursing education and patient safety, aiming to strengthen community health across Pennsylvania.
