Evers approves $15 million for healthcare services

Aidan Sanfelippo, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.

Feb. 28—EAU CLAIRE — Governor Tony Evers signed a bill Wednesday that would secure $15 million to support Western Wisconsin healthcare efforts.

The bill, now Act 97, allows the Department of Health Services to distribute funds to eligible hospital services that are expanding to address healthcare needs through a competitive grant program. The program will be for hospitals in the Western Region of Wisconsin and favor facilities in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties.

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