Secretary Sebelius Releases $33 Million in ARRA Funds to Train Health Professionals

September 12, 2009

  http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/09/20090911b.html

 

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced awards totaling $33 million to expand the training of health care professionals.  The funds are part of the $500 million allotted to HHS' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to address workforce shortages under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

"President Obama is committed to passing health insurance reform and we're closer to reform than ever before," said Secretary Sebelius. "The Recovery Act will help ensure we grow our health care workforce and give our aspiring doctors, nurses and health professionals the tools and training they need to provide top-quality care to more Americans."

Go to the link above for the full press release and list of programs.