MIDMICHIGAN VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $400,000 IN TELEMEDICINE GRANTS

 LANSING, Jan. 23, 2006 – USDA Rural Development Director for Michigan Gene DeRossett will present a ceremonial grant check for $412,722 grant to the MidMichigan Visiting Nurse Association on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at their office at 3007 N. Saginaw Rd. in Midland.   

USDA Rural Development's mission is to deliver programs in a way that will support increasing economic opportunity and improve the quality of life of rural residents. As a venture capital entity, Rural Development provides equity, liquidity, and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business development, and critical community and technology infrastructure. Further information on rural programs is available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA's web site at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/

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