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April 28, 2006
USDA: $20 million for rural U.S. communitiesSPECIAL TO THE PVT
"The specialized health care and enhanced educational opportunities brought by modern technologies saves lives and promotes opportunities essential to the advancement of rural areas," said Dorr. "USDA Rural Development's funding for distance learning and telemedicine will help to bring technology into rural America to build strong and vibrant communities." Telemedicine technology makes it possible for doctors to examine and direct the treatment of patients without being physically present. The distance learning program finances equipment to expand educational resources to students and educational institutions in isolated rural areas. Since the beginning of the Bush administration, more than $177 million has been invested in local distance learning and telemedicine programs, allowing 3,635 rural educational facilities to expand their access to modern telecommunications technology, and 1,650 health care institutions to develop technologies needed to enhance local medical care. Applications for the $20 million in grants must be received by June 12 and will compete nationally for funding. View www.rurdev.usda.gov for additional information on the distance learning and telemedicine program. |
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