In a huge investment, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development arm is investing $78 million into Livingston Hospital in Salem.

Plans have been on the table for Livingston County’s only hospital to see a major redevelopment. The financing component is just what they needed to push the project into the construction phase. The project will enhance a hospital that has been a faithful community partner since 1954, expanding access to services, technology, and care typically found in larger communities.

Livingston Hospital CEO Shane Whittington said, “This support represents a powerful commitment to rural healthcare at a time when many rural hospitals are struggling. With this project, we are protecting access to high-quality care close to home—and expanding the depth and conveni

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