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Commissioners approve resolution backing Via Healths Roots Hub application for federal rural-health funds

McDowell County Board of Commissioners · March 16, 2026
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Summary

Via Health representative Dustin Berles briefed the board on the Rural Health Transformation Program (HR1-funded Roots Hub), the April 2 application deadline and June 1 award date; the board approved a resolution of support and offered letters of commitment if needed.

McDowell County commissioners voted March 16 to approve a resolution supporting Via Healths application to lead a regional Roots Hub under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.

Dustin Berles of Via Health told the board the RHTP, authorized through the HR1 reconciliation bill, provides one-time federal funding over five years to strengthen rural health access, quality and…

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