Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is selected to receive a $2.5 million grant through the Regional Partnerships Grant Program from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

 

The funding is part of the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program and will go to assist the Southeast Kansas Rural Health Workforce Expansion Partnership create an integrated education-to-employment pipeline through expanded nursing, allied health and EMT programs at Coffeyville Community College, including enhanced simulation training capabilities.

 

“These investments reflect the power of collaboration and long-term planning in addressing the unique health care needs of rural Kansas communities,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “By supporting regional partnerships, rural hospitals, and critical infrastructure improvements, the Rural Health Transformation Program is empowering communities to strengthen local health systems, improve access to high-quality care, and build a more sustainable future for rural Kansans.” 

 

The grant in part of $50 million in funding through the KDHE that was awarded to 22 rural healtcare organizations across the state.