Health department urges outreach as Rural Health Transformation Program awards approach

Aug 17, 2026

Warren County health officials told commissioners that the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) first awards—about $120 million—are expected in early September and urged commissioners to contact state elected officials to advocate that local critical access hospitals (including Williamsport-area facilities) and their partners not be deprioritized.

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The county health department briefed the board on the federal Rural Health Transformation Program and urged local advocacy ahead of award announcements.

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