Three hospitals serving Schuylkill County will receive more than $2.85 million in federal funding for equipment upgrades and expanded medical services through the new Rural Health Transformation Fund, Congressman Dan Meuser announced. Funding for Schuylkill County HospitalsThe funding is part of more than $9.6 million awarded to 11 healthcare facilities across Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. will receive to purchase new medical equipment, including telehealth technology, smart hospital beds, retinal scanners, ultrasound equipment and emergency department stretchers. Supporting Rural HealthcareThe Rural Health Transformation Fund represents what lawmakers describe as the largest direct federal investment in rural healthcare in U.S. history. The program will distribute funding to states between 2026 and 2030 to improve healthcare access and outcomes in rural communities.