Health department urges outreach as Rural Health Transformation Program awards approach
Aug 17, 2026
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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