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Meritus, TidalHealth among rural healthcare grant recipients

Maryland officials recently announced $16.4 million in grant awards to address "critical healthcare workforce shortages" in rural areas, including for several programs for Washington County and the Lower Eastern Shore. The awards include $500,000 for Meritus Health Foundation for an advanced skill simulation project to help Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine students, residents, and the current clinical workforce, according to a list of grant recipients. The grant will support simulation equipment and technology for Meritus' simulation center. "Great healthcare starts with great education. We are honored to receive this state investment, which strengthens our ability to provide innovative, simulation-based learning opportunities across the continuum of medical education," Dr. Brian Kessler, dean of the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, said through Meritus' communications office. "Students taking their first clinical steps, residents refining advanced skills and practicing clinicians committed to lifelong learning all will benefit from this award. By helping us prepare healthcare professionals at every stage of their careers, this grant advances the Meritus mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and helps ensure exceptional care remains close to home." Dave Lehr, Meritus Health chief administrative officer and chief innovation officer, said "Meritus is serious about training our

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