<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1C6YHa_1FWK7F4W00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1C6YHa_1FWK7F4W00" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure><p>Missouri is investing up to $4.2 million to strengthen its rural emergency medical services workforce.</p><p>The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says the funding will expand EMS training and provide workforce incentives, through partnerships with the Department of Social Services, the Rural Health Transformation Program and the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association.</p><p>The need is significant. Twelve rural hospitals closed across Missouri between 2014 and 2022, meaning ambulances can face longer trips to reach critical care.</p><p>Osage Ambulance District is one of 11 training partners receiving funding. Officials say the grants could help students train at no cost in exchange for a commitment to work in rural communities.</p></div></body>

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Missouri is investing up to $4.2 million to strengthen its rural emergency medical services workforce. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says the funding will expand EMS training and provide workforce incentives, through partnerships with the Department of Social Services, the Rural Health Transformation Program and the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association.

Missouri Boosts Rural EMS Funding

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Missouri is investing up to $4.2 million to strengthen its rural emergency medical services workforce. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service

Missouri Boosts Rural EMS Funding

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