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Program Overview
Delaware’s Rural Health Transformation Program is actively implementing a multi-year strategy through competitive RFPs and awards, supporting the state’s first four-year medical school, expansion of school-based health centers in rural areas, Food Is Medicine infrastructure, and creation of rural health hubs including mobile health units and telehealth services. Major grants to Federally Qualified Health Centers are modernizing technology, improving care coordination, and strengthening workforce initiatives focused on value-based care and chronic disease management. The program’s posture includes newly awarded investments to recruit and retain rural physicians, build healthcare capacity, and expand access across Kent and Sussex counties, with structured plans tracking ongoing initiatives and strategic goals. Current structured plan tracks 15 key initiatives and 9 strategic goals.
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County-level estimates averaged across Delaware — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
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| County | Pop | Poverty | Uninsured |
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| New Castle County | 577,961 | 10.1% | 6.7% |
| Sussex County | 255,626 | 10.9% | 7.5% |
| Kent County | 187,604 | 10.6% | 7.9% |
237,378 rural residents
AI source: DE - 2026 - Delaware Secures $160,294,521.00 in Year 2 Funding to Continue Historic Investment in Rural Health Care
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Source: CMS State Data Maps ↗ · checked Nov 11, 2026
Federal awards to date: $317,689,484.86 (Year 1 $157.4M + Year 2 $160.3M)
Initiatives (15)
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Delaware has received its FY2026 federal RHTP award and issued direct sub-awards to three FQHCs with explicit announced amounts and project details. Implementation projects, including EMR upgrades, mobile health units, and workforce expansion, are beginning across the funded health centers. The Delaware Health Care Commission is processing further applications and establishing active service agreements, with 15 projects underway statewide. Multiple competitive funding opportunities remain open, supporting modernization, care access, and rural workforce initiatives. State opportunities: 15 total (15 past/closed), $206.9M listed funding. Key opportunities: Delaware Medical School Partnership – Rural Health Transformation Program; Delaware Rural 'Hope Center' Initiative; Health Hubs: Mobile Units and Non-Traditional Access Points. Strategy alignment: supports workforce, prevention, care access priorities.
Delaware’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) continues to leverage sustained federal and state investment to expand rural health access, modernize infrastructure, and strengthen the healthcare workforce in Kent and Sussex counties. The approach integrates medical education, Hope Centers, FQHC upgrades, community health hubs, telehealth, and workforce pipelines with rural service commitments. The 2026 refresh confirms an emphasis on scaling prevention, care delivery, and technology-enabled programs while promoting provider readiness for value-based care.
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A coordinated rural health system anchored by Hope Centers, FQHC and health IT modernization, school and library-based health hubs, mobile care, and medical workforce development tied to rural service agreements. The model advances integrated, technology-enabled and value-based care through cross-sector collaboration and targeted infrastructure upgrades for equitable rural access.
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Supporting activities (17)
• Implement Epic and Epic Community Connect EHR systems at FQHCs, integrating primary, behavioral, dental, and specialty services
• Deploy mobile health units and transportation services to expand rural and agricultural outreach, including care coordination and remote monitoring
Timeline: Initial RFPs released February 2026; Hope Center needs assessments and site selection by Q2 2026; four new Sussex school-based health centers announced July 2026; FQHC awards announced September 2026; first Hope Center launch by September 2026; medical school steering committee and dean appointment by end of 2026; school-based health and clinical support pathway program contracts by Q3 2027; rural library access point rollout begins late 2026; community health hub and mobile unit expansion ongoing through 2030; HIT modernization rollouts and HIE/payer access upgrades 2026-2028; program coordination and reporting monthly and quarterly per contract requirements.
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Delaware Medical School
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Nearly 40% of Delaware’s population lives in rural areas, primarily in Kent and Sussex counties, facing limited availability of health services and workforce shortages.
The Food Is Medicine initiative integrates nutrition-based interventions into rural healthcare to support chronic disease management.
New Hope Centers and health hubs aim to integrate healthcare with housing, employment, and social services, addressing social determinants of health.
DE - 2025 - Delaware RHTP Executive Budget Summary (Final-RHTP-Revised-Budget-1.30.26)
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DE - 2026 - SCPD Honors Jenkins with 2026 “Custie” Award
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DE - 2026 - Governor Meyer Awards Nearly $23 Million to FQHCs Through RHTP (governor-meyer-announces-landmark-healthcare-legislation-that-lowers-costs-and-increases-access-for-delawareans)
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DE - 2026 - Governor Meyer Awards Nearly $23 Million to FQHCs Through RHTP
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By budget period: BP1 $45.7M · Period unknown $140K (from the award date, the source's publish date, or RCJ having recorded the award before Budget Period 2 began)
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| 2026 | Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College Supports two $70,000 educational awards for medical students who commit to five years of practice in rural Delaware. | $140K | Workforce | |
| 2026-2027BP1 | FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers) Federal funding awarded to Delaware FQHCs to support rural health transformation under the Rural Health Transformation Program. | $23.0M | Other | |
| 2026-2030BP1 | Westside Family Healthcare Westside will use its funding to modernize its clinical and operational infrastructure. The award will support implementation of the Epic electronic medical record system, expanded care coordination, population health and chronic disease technology, cybersecurity and workforce needs. Funding will also support two mobile health units and a passenger van to help serve rural and agricultural communities. | $11.3M | Health IT | |
| 2026-2030BP1 | La Red Health Center La Red will use its funding to build its value-based care infrastructure and improve access for underserved patients in Sussex County. The award will support implementation of Epic Community Connect, care coordination, remote patient monitoring, chronic disease management, cybersecurity, transportation, and upgrades to technology and data infrastructure. Funding will also support integrated medical, behavioral health, dental and specialty care. | $10.1M | Health IT | |
| 2026-2030BP1 | Henrietta Johnson Medical Center Henrietta Johnson Medical Center will use its funding to expand its care team and enhance chronic disease management and patient access. The award will support population health and data tools, cybersecurity, technology to support care delivery and remote patient monitoring, with a focus on underserved populations. | $1.3M | Health IT |
Delaware is investing $1.38 million through its Rural Health Transformation Program to recruit and retain physicians in rural communities. The workforce initiative delivers both educational awards to medical students and housing/relocation grants to residents and fellows, with a five-year rural service commitment required. These efforts are coordinated through partnerships with leading health care institutions and are linked to Delaware’s strategy of building a sustainable physician pipeline for rural counties. Event schedule: - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 11 - Lulu Ross Elementary School Fire Investigation Press Conference - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Food Products Inspection section reminds residents of raw milk concerns - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Middletown’s Emerson Farms honored with 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Department of Labor Launches Holiday Helper Workshop to Prepare Teens for Safe Holiday Employment - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Forest Service Highlights Urban Forestry Grant Opportunities Through Lombardy Elementary Tree Planting - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Franchesca, Angel In Flight, score DSBF upsets - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Arrest Made in Elsmere Apartment Building Fire - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 9 - Delaware Secures $160,294,521.00 in Year 2 Funding to Continue Historic Investment in Rural Health Care
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The announcement outlines nearly $23 million in federal funding aiming to modernize rural health centers and expand mobile care centers. Delaware's RHTP strategy focuses on expanding access, strengthening the rural healthcare workforce, and supporting sustainable care.
Delaware has secured over $160 million in Year 2 funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program to support historic investments in rural health care. This funding will enable continued enhancement of rural health infrastructure and workforce development.
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The Trump administration awarded nearly $23 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program to three health centers in Delaware to support rural health expansion efforts.
This RFP solicits proposals to develop and implement evidence- and practice-based interventions to improve health equity among Delawareans with or at risk for diabetes, in alignment with Delaware’s chronic disease prevention strategies. Applicants must propose comprehensive approaches addressing prevention and management of diabetes, guided by data showing high prevalence, racial disparities, and comorbidities such as obesity and disability. Funding ties to RHTP transformation objectives and CDC strategies for equity in diabetes and chronic disease. Key contacts: Maurica Sampson Maurica.sampson@delaware.gov; Eddie Mui DHSS_DMS_dmsprocure@delaware.gov; Maurica Sampson Maurica.sampson@delaware.gov; Shebra Hall Shebra.hall@delaware.gov Event schedule: - Public Notice - 02/09/2026 - ET - Deadline for Questions - 03/02/2026 - 4:30 PM ET - Response to Questions Posted - 03/16/2026 - ET - Deadline for Receipt of Proposals - 03/30/2026 - 1:00 PM ET - https://dhss.bonfirehub.com/ - Estimated Notification of Award - 05/29/2026 - ET - Estimated Project Begin Date - 08/01/2026 - ET - Contract Notice Contact - Division of Public Health, 417 Federal Street Dover, DE 19901
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This document is a solicitation announcement for the Rural Library-Based Health Access program in Delaware, inviting bids with a deadline and contact information provided. Key contacts: Ricky Williamson ricky.williamson@delaware.gov Event schedule: - Solicitation Ad Date - 02/12/2026 - Deadline for Bid Responses - 04/17/2026 - 1:00 PM Local Time
This document provides a standardized template to guide applicants in preparing a workplan for the Delaware Rural Health Transformation Program Support Services RFP. It outlines required elements such as objectives, monitoring approach, targets, and responsible parties to ensure structured responses. No award or budget information is included.
The plan includes 15 critical projects such as establishing Delaware’s first four-year medical school, creating new Hope Centers in Kent and Sussex counties, deploying mobile health units and telehealth innovations, and expanding school-based health centers. The majority of funds will be awarded through a competitive application process prioritizing measurable and cost-effective results. The program aims to improve health outcomes for nearly 40% of Delaware’s rural population. Event schedule: - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 11 - Lulu Ross Elementary School Fire Investigation Press Conference - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Food Products Inspection section reminds residents of raw milk concerns - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Middletown’s Emerson Farms honored with 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Department of Labor Launches Holiday Helper Workshop to Prepare Teens for Safe Holiday Employment - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Forest Service Highlights Urban Forestry Grant Opportunities Through Lombardy Elementary Tree Planting - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Franchesca, Angel In Flight, score DSBF upsets - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Arrest Made in Elsmere Apartment Building Fire - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 9 - Delaware Secures $160,294,521.00 in Year 2 Funding to Continue Historic Investment in Rural Health Care
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This House Joint Resolution directs a state-led study on creating a healthcare apprenticeship degree program with paid clinical placements to tackle rural workforce shortages. The initiative aims to leverage and align with the Rural Health Transformation Program award and future competitive DHSS subawards. The study's report and recommendations are due to state leadership by May 1, 2027. Event schedule: - Report Due Date - 05/01/2027 - Governor's Office, Delaware General Assembly
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The Delaware RHTP unites 15 integrated initiatives focused on access, workforce, technology modernization, and population health, directly serving 400,000 rural residents across Sussex and Kent Counties. Major investments include renovation of state-owned buildings for Hope Centers, workforce expansion, telehealth infrastructure, and community hub services. The total program cost is $786,970,081.95, with a 9.1% indirect rate to ensure statewide administrative and compliance oversight. Key contacts: Delaware Division of Libraries; Delaware Health Care Commission; Delaware Health Care Commission (DHCC) Program Manager Event schedule: - CMS Rural Health Transformation Summit - 03/18/2026 - ET - Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD - Initiative Period of Performance Start - 2025-12-29 - Initiative Period of Performance End - 2026-10-30 - Period of Performance Start - 2025-12-29 - America/New_York - Delaware - Period of Performance End - 2026-10-30 - America/New_York - Delaware - Rural Medical Residency Recruitment Program Period of Performance - 2025-12-29 - Eastern Time - Delaware - Rural Medical Residency Recruitment Program End Date - 2026-10-30 - Eastern Time - Delaware - Training Programs for Clinical Support Roles in Rural Areas Period of Performance - 2025-12-29 - Eastern Time - Delaware
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The State Council for Persons with Disabilities presented the 2026 Mary Custis Straughn “Custie” Award to Emmanuel Jenkins, honoring his over 20 years of disability advocacy. Jenkins was recognized for his leadership and commitment to helping others. Event schedule: - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 11 - Lulu Ross Elementary School Fire Investigation Press Conference - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Food Products Inspection section reminds residents of raw milk concerns - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Middletown’s Emerson Farms honored with 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Department of Labor Launches Holiday Helper Workshop to Prepare Teens for Safe Holiday Employment - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Forest Service Highlights Urban Forestry Grant Opportunities Through Lombardy Elementary Tree Planting - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Franchesca, Angel In Flight, score DSBF upsets - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Arrest Made in Elsmere Apartment Building Fire - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 9 - Delaware Secures $160,294,521.00 in Year 2 Funding to Continue Historic Investment in Rural Health Care
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Delaware enacted House Bill 305 to establish a federally funded Rural Health Transformation Program pilot that uses a health system and technology partner to regularly monitor and incentivize diabetic patients and providers. The program will run an observational study over three years to assess impacts on health outcomes and healthcare costs. Event schedule: - Bill Signed - 8/31/2026 - Delaware
Delaware has been awarded $160,294,521 in its second year of federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to continue strengthening rural health care in the state. This builds on more than $150 million received in the previous year to support projects improving access, lowering costs, expanding the workforce, and advancing care delivery. The state highlights significant investments such as establishing its first four-year medical school in partnership with Thomas Jefferson University and increased support for Federally Qualified Health Centers. Delaware’s approach includes 15 projects addressing healthcare, workforce, housing, and technology needs in Kent and Sussex counties.
Delaware offers multiple open solicitations supporting community health improvements and public services, including tobacco cessation, childcare cost analysis, and home and community-based services. These programs aim to support rural populations by enhancing healthcare service delivery and access.
The resolution directs a study to develop a healthcare apprenticeship degree program funded through Delaware's RHTP award. The program aims to integrate paid clinical experience with academic training to enhance healthcare workforce capacity. Event schedule: - Report submission deadline - 05/01/2027 - Governor and General Assembly of Delaware
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This document contains a list of submissions received by the close of a procurement for a school-based health center expansion initiative in Delaware. No RHTP funding or awards are explicitly mentioned. Event schedule: - Submission deadline - 04/10/2026 - 1:00 PM ET - Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware
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As part of the public comment period for the RHTP funds in August 2025, Delaware received strong proposals from multiple healthcare organizations expressing readiness to implement and expand their mobile health solutions to address access gaps in rural communities.
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Delaware Rural Healthcare Facilities map
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This document announces the launch of a statewide health information technology initiative in Delaware focused on real-time insurance verification and prior authorizations. No direct mention of RHTP or awards to rural hospitals/Medicaid programs is present. Event schedule: - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 9 - AG Jennings, coalition seek court approval for $400 million settlement with Sandoz - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 8 - DSBF: Vamoose remains unbeaten following Harrington win - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 8 - 11:59 p.m - DOJ secures life sentence, additional time for offender in 2024 attempted murder case - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 7 - 11:59 p.m - Governor Meyer has ordered the Delaware state flag to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Sen. Patti Blevins’ life - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 7 - 11:59 p.m - DSBF: Cruising Mist, Salty Beaches, Unberdnbywhathsben win at Harrington - Voting Alert: 2026 General Election Voter Registration Deadline is Saturday, , 2026, at 11:59 p.m. - October 10 - DSBF: Cruising Mist, Salty Beaches, Unberdnbywhathsben win at Harrington - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 7 - DSBF: Cruising Mist, Salty Beaches, Unberdnbywhathsben win at Harrington - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 7 - DSBF: Beachalator, Hawaiian Warfare, Blue Jay’s Watchin win at Harrington
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Delaware secured over $160 million in year two federal funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program, following more than $150 million in year one. The multi-year initiative focuses on improving rural health access, supporting provider workforce, and launching new projects such as medical education, school-based health centers, and Hope Center-style facilities. The plan targets rural Kent and Sussex counties, recognizing community needs beyond medical care, including housing, technology, and chronic disease management. Event schedule: - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 11 - Lulu Ross Elementary School Fire Investigation Press Conference - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Food Products Inspection section reminds residents of raw milk concerns - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Middletown’s Emerson Farms honored with 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Department of Labor Launches Holiday Helper Workshop to Prepare Teens for Safe Holiday Employment - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Forest Service Highlights Urban Forestry Grant Opportunities Through Lombardy Elementary Tree Planting - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Franchesca, Angel In Flight, score DSBF upsets - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Arrest Made in Elsmere Apartment Building Fire - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 9 - Delaware Secures $160,294,521.00 in Year 2 Funding to Continue Historic Investment in Rural Health Care
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Delaware's RHTP tackles severe rural health disparities and workforce shortage by establishing new Hope Centers, deploying mobile health units, and expanding school-based health centers in Sussex and Kent Counties. The plan is backed by unified legislative and provider support, prioritizes technological innovation, value-based care, and robust data tracking, and includes concrete policy commitments to reform certificate of need, scope of practice, and telehealth reimbursement. Target outcomes include reductions in ED visits, expanded preventive care, increased rural provider access, and improved chronic disease management. Key contacts: Dr. Kara Odom Walker; Kate Brookins; William A. Bowser; Delaware DHSS Event schedule: - Executive Order for School Fitness Test - 12/31/2028 - Nutrition CME regulation amendments drafted - 03/31/2028 - Board approval for Nutrition CME - 09/30/2028 - Certificate of Need reform legislation brought to vote - 06/30/2027 - Scope of Practice legislation brought to vote - 06/30/2027 - Annual Licensure Compact Report publication - 12/31/2027 - Medical school enrollment begins (Fall) - 2028-09-01 - America/New_York - Delaware Medical School (to be determined) - Establish governance structure, stakeholder engagement plan, pilot site selection and baseline assessment - 2026-09-30
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The program includes competitively awarded funds to support mobile health hubs, school-based health centers, rural library telehealth services, Food Is Medicine initiatives, and a new 4-year medical school branch, among others. Key initiatives focus on expanding access, managing chronic diseases, growing the healthcare workforce, and preparing for value-based care through technology and insurance innovations. Event schedule: - Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring RFP Information Session - September 30, 2023 - 4:00 PM ET - webinar link - Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring RFP Submission Deadline - October 5, 2023 - 11:59 PM ET - Notification for Second Round Applicants - October 12, 2023
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The Delaware Rural Health Transformation strategy unites 15 initiatives to expand access, strengthen the workforce, modernize technology, and improve population health in rural Sussex and Kent Counties. Over $786 million is budgeted, with direct investments in clinical infrastructure, technology, and new models like Rural Hope Centers. The plan features robust performance tracking, stakeholder partnerships, and an emphasis on sustainable capacity building. Key contacts: Katherine Hughes; Chelsea Kammermeier; Christopher Masten; Lakeesha Johns Event schedule: - CMS Rural Health Transformation Summit - March 18, 2026 - Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD - Period of Performance for Community Health Hubs - 2025-12-29 to 2026-10-30 - Rural communities in Kent and Sussex Counties - Period of Performance for Program Marketing - 2025-12-29 to 2026-10-30 - Kent and Sussex Counties - Period of Performance for Technical Assistance & Training - 2025-12-29 to 2026-10-30 - Kent and Sussex Counties - Period of Performance for External Evaluation & Reporting - 2025-12-29 to 2026-10-30 - Kent and Sussex Counties - Period of Performance for EMR System Implementation & Integration - 2025-12-29 to 2026-10-30 - Kent and Sussex Counties - Period of Performance for School-Based Health Center Vendor - Rural Sussex and Kent elementary and middle schools - Period of Performance for Food is Medicine Infrastructure Initiative - 2025-12-29 to 2026-10-30 - Kent and Sussex Counties
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The program launched four initial RFPs focusing on establishing a four-year medical school to build a rural primary care physician pipeline, expanding school-based health centers, creating Food Is Medicine infrastructure, and developing rural community health hubs with mobile health units. These initiatives target nearly 40% of Delawareans living in rural areas and seek measurable improvements in access, prevention, chronic disease management, and workforce development. Event schedule: - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 11 - Lulu Ross Elementary School Fire Investigation Press Conference - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Food Products Inspection section reminds residents of raw milk concerns - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Middletown’s Emerson Farms honored with 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Department of Labor Launches Holiday Helper Workshop to Prepare Teens for Safe Holiday Employment - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Delaware Forest Service Highlights Urban Forestry Grant Opportunities Through Lombardy Elementary Tree Planting - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Franchesca, Angel In Flight, score DSBF upsets - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 10 - Arrest Made in Elsmere Apartment Building Fire - Date Posted: , 2026 - November 9 - Delaware Secures $160,294,521.00 in Year 2 Funding to Continue Historic Investment in Rural Health Care
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The program includes competitively awarded funds supporting mobile health units, school-based health centers, telehealth, chronic disease management, and workforce development including establishing Delaware's first four-year medical school. The first year federal award totals $157 million. Funds are awarded once CMS approves the budget and agreements are signed. Key contacts: dhssinfo@delaware.gov
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This is a generic state news aggregation page with headlines on a variety of topics, including a beach patrol award and other state announcements. There is no information regarding the Rural Health Transformation Program or any rural health/Medicaid initiatives. No RHTP-related funding, strategy, or award references appear. Event schedule: - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 9 - AG Jennings, coalition seek court approval for $400 million settlement with Sandoz - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 8 - DSBF: Vamoose remains unbeaten following Harrington win - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 8 - 11:59 p.m - DOJ secures life sentence, additional time for offender in 2024 attempted murder case - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 7 - 11:59 p.m - Governor Meyer has ordered the Delaware state flag to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Sen. Patti Blevins’ life - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 7 - 11:59 p.m - DSBF: Cruising Mist, Salty Beaches, Unberdnbywhathsben win at Harrington - Voting Alert: 2026 General Election Voter Registration Deadline is Saturday, , 2026, at 11:59 p.m. - October 10 - DSBF: Cruising Mist, Salty Beaches, Unberdnbywhathsben win at Harrington - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 7 - DSBF: Cruising Mist, Salty Beaches, Unberdnbywhathsben win at Harrington - Date Posted: , 2026 - October 7 - DSBF: Beachalator, Hawaiian Warfare, Blue Jay’s Watchin win at Harrington
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