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Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
How many Cincinnati hospitals rely on federal money? All 6 of them
An executive order to freeze all federal grants has left hospitals, universities and other nonprofits that rely on federal money scrambling. While a federal judge has delayed the freeze so that it won't take effect until after a hearing on Feb. 3, the future of federal funding that many organizations view as a lifeline is in jeopardy. More: 'See you in court': Delaware AG says coalition of states plan to sue over federal grant freeze More: Judge temporarily blocks Trump policy that aimed at freezing federal grant funding Many details of the executive order – including which grants will be frozen, the logistics of pausing grants that may already be partially distributed and the constitutionality of doing so – remain unclear. In Cincinnati, federal dollars cover a significant chunk of hospitals' costs, funding lifesaving research, health care worker training and disaster preparedness. "These federal resources help hospitals and other health care organizations with providing preventative health care and community wellness services as well as support the planning and coordination of preparedness programs," said John Palmer, spokesperson for the Ohio Hospital Association. "We hope this 'temporary pause' is short-term." During the freeze, which was intended to take effect Tuesday, agencies are expected to conduct a review to ensure that their grants support activities that are in line with President Donald Trump's policies. All six of Greater Cincinnati's hospitals received more than a million dollars in federal awards in fiscal year 2023, according to each hospital's most recent audit documents. The amount awarded varied widely. Cincinnati Children's received $223 million, the lion's share of the group, while Bon Secours Mercy Health received $149 million. At $1.5 million, St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Northern Kentucky received the smallest amount. The purpose of the federal awards varied, often based on the agency it came from. The U.S. Department of Agriculture gave $1.4 million to Bon Secours Mercy Health for its Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, which helps feed pregnant women, infants and children. The program is commonly called WIC. At Christ Hospital, the Department of Education awarded $6.4 million to be used on federal direct student loans and Pell Grants, which help low-income students pay for an undergraduate education. And the U.S. Treasury Department disbursed COVID-19 recovery and relief dollars to more than one hospital. At Cincinnati Children's, most federal dollars went to funding research that ranged from preventing epilepsy to detecting and diagnosing cancer. Most of it came from various agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, such as the National Institutes of Health, although around $4.5 million from the Department of Defense helped fund some clinical trials. Representatives of Cincinnati Children's Hospital, TriHealth, Christ Hospital and UC Health declined to comment on how much federal funding their hospitals receive. Bon Secours Mercy Health and St. Elizabeth Healthcare did not respond to a request for comment. So how did The Enquirer get these numbers? The law requires that any nonprofit that spends more than $750,000 in federal dollars in a year must be audited, the results of which are then published by the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Since all of Cincinnati's hospitals are nonprofits that spend well over this amount every year, their numbers are available to the public. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati hospitals get millions of federal dollars. Here's how much
USA Today
29-01-2025
- Health
- USA Today
How many Cincinnati hospitals rely on federal money? All 6 of them
How many Cincinnati hospitals rely on federal money? All 6 of them Show Caption Hide Caption 'This is Project 2025.' Sen. Schumer criticizes halt to aid funding Sen. Chuck Schumer criticized President Trump's order to halt federal funding for aid programs, saying it is "Project 2025 by another name." An executive order to freeze all federal grants has left hospitals, universities and other nonprofits that rely on federal money scrambling. While a federal judge has delayed the freeze so that it won't take effect until after a hearing on Feb. 3, the future of federal funding that many organizations view as a lifeline is in jeopardy. More: 'See you in court': Delaware AG says coalition of states plan to sue over federal grant freeze More: Judge temporarily blocks Trump policy that aimed at freezing federal grant funding Many details of the executive order – including which grants will be frozen, the logistics of pausing grants that may already be partially distributed and the constitutionality of doing so – remain unclear. In Cincinnati, federal dollars cover a significant chunk of hospitals' costs, funding lifesaving research, health care worker training and disaster preparedness. "These federal resources help hospitals and other health care organizations with providing preventative health care and community wellness services as well as support the planning and coordination of preparedness programs," said John Palmer, spokesperson for the Ohio Hospital Association. "We hope this 'temporary pause' is short-term." During the freeze, which was intended to take effect Tuesday, agencies are expected to conduct a review to ensure that their grants support activities that are in line with President Donald Trump's policies. All of Cincinnati area's hospitals received over a million federal dollars All six of Greater Cincinnati's hospitals received more than a million dollars in federal awards in fiscal year 2023, according to each hospital's most recent audit documents. The amount awarded varied widely. Cincinnati Children's received $223 million, the lion's share of the group, while Bon Secours Mercy Health received $149 million. At $1.5 million, St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Northern Kentucky received the smallest amount. The purpose of the federal awards varied, often based on the agency it came from. The U.S. Department of Agriculture gave $1.4 million to Bon Secours Mercy Health for its Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, which helps feed pregnant women, infants and children. The program is commonly called WIC. At Christ Hospital, the Department of Education awarded $6.4 million to be used on federal direct student loans and Pell Grants, which help low-income students pay for an undergraduate education. And the U.S. Treasury Department disbursed COVID-19 recovery and relief dollars to more than one hospital. At Cincinnati Children's, most federal dollars went to funding research that ranged from preventing epilepsy to detecting and diagnosing cancer. Most of it came from various agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, such as the National Institutes of Health, although around $4.5 million from the Department of Defense helped fund some clinical trials. How we did this Representatives of Cincinnati Children's Hospital, TriHealth, Christ Hospital and UC Health declined to comment on how much federal funding their hospitals receive. Bon Secours Mercy Health and St. Elizabeth Healthcare did not respond to a request for comment. So how did The Enquirer get these numbers? The law requires that any nonprofit that spends more than $750,000 in federal dollars in a year must be audited, the results of which are then published by the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Since all of Cincinnati's hospitals are nonprofits that spend well over this amount every year, their numbers are available to the public.
USA Today
29-01-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Delaware AG suit over federal grant freeze, police-involved shooting, Eagles countdown
Delaware AG suit over federal grant freeze, police-involved shooting, Eagles countdown Top of the morning, First State. Top off that coffee and let's get over this hump day together. Today is National Corn Chip Day. It's also National Puzzle Day. So if you are lucky enough to have a day to yourself, maybe break out the nachos and that jigsaw puzzle you got from Santa. Surely, there is a little more spring in your step thanks to the Eagles. We are working hard on our pre-Super Bowl coverage, which we will be serving up for you up 'til kick off and beyond. Here's just a taste: And there's lots more where that came from! And now, more news … Delaware AG says coalition of states plan to sue over federal grant freeze Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and other Democratic attorneys general are planning to sue to stop President Donald Trump's order pausing federal grants to states and cities. "Freezing federal grants to the states impacts millions in funding for education, infrastructure, health care, and public safety," Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said in a social media post. "It is illegal, and we won't stand for it. "We're suing. See you in court." Read Esteban Parra's story to learn more. Also worth your time … Breaking news: Man shot by Wilmington police during drug investigation on city's East Side Entertainment: Longwood Gardens crushes attendance record, offers winter adventures Health: Along with the FDA ban, Delaware legislators seek to ban use of Red No. 3 in the state Real estate: Delaware home sales up 20% in December while prices rise 5% compared with previous year News Quiz: Raw milk laws and another Dave Portnoy review. Try this week's news quiz Gallery of the day: A glimpse of past photos from Lewes Polar Bear Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Sports: Big shuffle in boys basketball top teams in Week 8 Delaware high school winter rankings Get schooled on education news If you care about the Delaware school system, you'll want to be sure to pay attention to Kelly Powers' new Education Roundup. Her weekly gathering of school-related news includes a look at Poetry Out Loud finalists, new prep school head. You can email news, tips and feedback to Kelly at: kepowers@ Random Acts of Kindness We are happy to introduce our new monthly column, Random Acts of Kindness by Krys'tal Griffin: 'Whatever possessed them to be so kind?': Delaware man recounts strangers who helped him Do you know someone who made a difference to someone when they really needed it? Is there a Good Samaritan you'd like to see highlighted, someone who offered a kindness, that made a difference for you, or made someone's life a little better in Delaware? Random Acts of Kindness aims to share these stories. If you know someone deserving of a story, email Krys'tal Griffin at kgriffin@ with as much information as you can provide. Note to readers Daily Briefing is your first stop for top Delaware news, a friendly guide to other Delaware Online services – our best projects, digital archives, e-edition, online puzzles and comics, polls, regional and seasonal guides, award-winning photos and videos, social media highlights & more. This is your morning briefing. We strive to make it engaging, useful and informative. Thank you to our readers who support us as subscribers, making our local coverage of your community possible. Check out our Subscribers Guide. ⭐ Get out: Jester Artspace: Transforming historic Brandywine Hundred farmhouse into a creative hub 🍳 Comfort food: Mission BBQ in Milltown to open in the coming weeks. Here are the details 🧩 Brain teaser: Mix it up with the Daily Jumble ✈️ Get away: This easy travel hack is our family's favorite way to save money on vacation 🥾 Get moving: Have you been to this hiking trail in Delaware? Only In Your State says it's a hidden gemv 🛠️ Problem solved: Set up your kitchen with these fun gadgets 💗 Give back: How and where to donate blood in Delaware in 2025 And now, more news we don't want you to miss …
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Business
- USA Today
'See you in court': Delaware AG says coalition of states plan to sue over federal grant freeze
'See you in court': Delaware AG says coalition of states plan to sue over federal grant freeze Show Caption Hide Caption President Trump issues 'temporary pause' on all federal aid money The Trump administration released a memo stating a "temporary pause" on all federal assistance activities will take affect January 28. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and other Democratic attorneys general are planning to sue to stop President Donald Trump's order pausing federal grants to states and cities. "Freezing federal grants to the states impacts millions in funding for education, infrastructure, health care, and public safety," Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said in a social media post. "It is illegal, and we won't stand for it. "We're suing. See you in court." The planned lawsuit — first reported in The New York Times Tuesday afternoon — was announced by U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic leader, at a news conference in the Capitol. Delaware is joining a coalition of other states including New York, California, Illinois, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Trump's order Trump's acting head of the Office of Management and Budget has directed agencies to pause federal grants so the administration can review them to determine whether they fit the president's priorities, according to USA TODAY. The president's acting head of the Office of Management and Budget, which handles executive branch operations, sent a memo Monday, prompting consternation in Washington over which federal government programs would continue to be in effect. The pause will go into effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday. There's limited information about the specifics of the order. Here's what we know. BACKGROUND: Trump administration orders 'pause' on federal grants, loans. What we know so far. What federal grants are paused or affected? The memo points to a legal definition of federal financial assistance, which includes grants, cooperative agreements, surplus donations, loans and interest subsidies. It exempts assistance received directly by individuals, including Medicare and Social Security benefits. The memo refers to an executive order Trump signed on Jan. 20, which ordered department and agency heads to "immediately pause" new programs and disbursements of development assistance to foreign countries. The Department of State announced this pause on Sunday. On the domestic side, the federal government issues grants for everything from road building to scientific research. It is unclear which categories will be affected. NEED TO KNOW: Federal student loans, Pell Grants not tied up in funding pause, but will be reviewed While the directive is broad, including all federal financial assistance, the memo also includes a caveat that this can only affect federal assistance "to the extent permissible under applicable law." This is a developing story. Check back with for more information. Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@
