USDA Announces $800,000 Investment in a New Medical Building for the Clay County Hospital

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega announced that the agency provided Clay County with an $800,000 grant to construct a new medical building for the Clay County Hospital. The Clay County Hospital is a county-owned hospital governed by the Clay County Board.

"Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, USDA Rural Development is committed to improving access to rural healthcare," said Ortega. "This project is an example of how Rural Development is working to ensure that rural residents across the state have access to quality and affordable healthcare."

USDA provided the county with an $800,000 Community Facilities grant for its new 5,267-square-foot medical building in Louisville, Illinois. The new building has allowed Clay County Hospital to expand operations, offer additional primary care hours and begin offering behavioral health services. The new medical building serves more than 1,130 residents of Clay County providing access to additional healthcare services.

Through USDA's Community Facilities program , the agency offers direct loans, loan guarantees, and grants for public service buildings to improve the quality of life, develop and sustain rural America. USDA's financial support enhances the competitiveness of our rural communities to attract and retain businesses that provide employment and services for residents.

USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with programs to promote rural prosperity. These programs expand access to high-speed internet, electricity, and transportation infrastructure, and support economic growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials. Discover more investment details and historical data in the Rural Data Gateway and learn more about the agency at https://www.rd.usda.gov/il .