The Health Resources and Services Administration announced June 16 that it will award a total of $2.8 million in grants through its Delta Rural Integrated Health Network Program. The program supports the development of integrated health networks among rural hospitals, primary care clinics, behavioral health providers and other essential services. HRSA will issue eight awards of $350,000 per year for two years. Applications are due by July 17. A recording of a technical assistance webinar on the program is also available. 

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