For many rural Floridians, getting to a doctor can mean traveling miles for even basic care. Nearly $188 million is now headed to rural health care projects across the state, with Florida A&M University and Florida State University receiving millions in first-year funding aimed at bringing services closer to patients.
FAMU is receiving more than $10 million in first-year funding, while FSU is receiving more than $19 million. Both universities’ plans include expanding preventive care options and building partnerships with providers already serving rural communities.
“I think at the end of the day, really, the access piece of it is going to really have the biggest impact,” said Donald Palm, Ph.D., executive vice president for the Health Science, Enterprise and Research Innovation at FAMU…