Miller applauds $750,000 rural residency planning and development funds awarded to Princeton Community Hospital
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) — Princeton Community Hospital is receiving a $750,000 federal grant to launch a new rural residency program.
The funding, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will cover start-up costs to establish training programs for newly graduated doctors in qualifying medical specialties.
The initiative comes as the U.S. faces a looming healthcare crisis. Projections estimate the nation could be short up to 124,000 physicians in the next ten years, with rural areas alone facing a deficit of more than 20,000 primary care doctors.
Rep. Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) emphasized the long-term impact of the funding, noting that training physicians locally is key to keeping them in the state.
“By studying and practicing in rural areas, our next generation of physicians can be better equipped to handle the unique challenges these areas bring,” Miller said. “Studies show physicians who train in rural areas are more likely to stay there long-term.”
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