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Published on: 8/25/2002
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"We are pleased that The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation continues to be interested in supporting ETRAP," says Steve Shelton, executive director for East Texas AHEC."The strong community support for projects that address locally defined needs will certainly be furthered by this continued funding."
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The latest RWJF grant provides funding for seven of these ETRAP projects, building on past successes to improve health care access for Texans in rural eastern counties, according to Shelton."East Texas AHEC is very fortunate to be able to be a part of this important program," Shelton says.
East Texas AHEC exists to improve the health of Texans, especially in underserved areas, by developing the health care work force and supporting community health.Serving 111 counties in eight regions of the state, the organization links health care resources to build and strengthen community-based education programs.
The Southern Rural Access Program is a long-term investment to improve access to basic health care for some of the nation's most medically underserved residents in East Texas and seven other Southern states -- Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and West Virginia.The program supports geographically concentrated projects with a community development focus aimed at improving access through rural health leadership development; recruitment and retention of primary care providers;rural health network development; and grants to support revolving loan funds