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High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgets - casscountynow.com
Texas HHSC (Google News) · May 29, 2026
In plain language
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is providing $56 million in federal funding to improve healthcare in rural areas. Local clinics and hospitals can use these funds to buy new medical equipment like CT scanners, wheelchairs, and heart monitors. The initiative also covers minor building repairs to help modernize how care is delivered. This is part of a larger plan to bring $1.4 billion in federal support to rural Texas healthcare over the next five years.
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Key takeaways
- Texas rural healthcare providers have access to $56 million in new federal funding.
- The funds support purchasing modern equipment like mammography tools, ultrasound machines, and patient beds.
- Grants can also be used for minor facility renovations and infrastructure updates.
- Texas is expected to receive $1.4 billion for rural health care over the next five years.
- The initiative aims to modernize medical services for families living in rural communities.
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