Secretary Vilsack Announces $35M for Telemedicine and Distance Learning in Rural Areas

From the USDA via AveraHealth/Twitter:

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 12, 2009 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that 111 projects in 35 states have been selected to receive more than $34.9 million in grants to increase educational opportunities and expand access to health care services in rural areas. The funding will be provided through USDA Rural Development’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program.

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