Ozarks Healthcare receives $1,000,000 USDA Rural Development Grant for New Clinic Space in Mountain View
Ozarks Healthcare has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Program for a new 10,000 square-foot clinic space for its location in Mountain View. U.S. Representative Jason Smith announced the grant to the health system earlier this week.
“Ensuring working-class families in rural areas have access to high-quality, affordable care is a top priority,” Smith said. “That’s why I’m glad this grant will help Ozarks Healthcare build a brand new, 10,000 square foot clinic that will serve thousands of families in the Mountain View area. I was proud to advocate for this grant funding, and I appreciate Ozarks Healthcare and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s commitment to improving the quality of life in rural communities.”
The grant will allow for larger testing areas and patient rooms, along with space for new medical technology. The dedication of new clinical space goes hand in hand with the health system’s mission to grow for its community, Tom Keller, Ozarks Healthcare President and CEO, said.
“We started off this year by opening our largest expansion project of clinical space next to our hospital in West Plains,” Keller said. “Thanks to the USDA, Congressman Jason Smith, along with several staff members, we can continue our mission to grow exceptional, compassionate care to over 15,000 community members around the Mountain View area with a new medical clinic. We are very excited to increase our scope of healthcare for the people of Mountain View and know our focus on their health will be evident through this new space.”
Construction on the new clinic space is expected to begin soon. Ozarks Healthcare will share updates via social media and online at https://www.ozarkshealthcare.com/.
Ozarks Healthcare is a system of care encompassing primary care and specialty clinics, along with complete rehabilitation, behavioral healthcare, and home health services. While the 114-bed acute care hospital cares for more than 5,400 admissions, the entire health system has more than 364,000 patient visits annually in South Central Missouri and Northern Arkansas. For more information about Ozarks Healthcare, visit www.OzarksHealthcare.com.
