# Valley Health Regional Collaborative November 5, 2026


**Body:** Greenfield Community Television (GCTV)
**Date:** November 04, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Healthcare, Grants & Funding


The Valley Health Regional Collaborative meeting on November 5, 2026, focused on public health programs, funding, and coordination among participating towns. Members discussed opioid settlement funds, including possible town or regional programs and an application process for individuals and groups; examples included proposed limits of $10,000 for individuals and $25,000 for groups, with some funds potentially covering administration. One participant said their group had recommitted $15,000 for a camp program, with the partner organization handling administration and reporting. Members also discussed preparing a memorandum of understanding so towns can transfer funds to the Collaborative; no formal vote on that arrangement was recorded.

The Collaborative reported applying as a partner for rural health funding related to chronic disease management, home visits, and local public-health shared services, and discussed lobbying to sustain the Collaborative after its current grant ends. The transcript mentions a $162 million state program funded through Medicare and Medicaid, but does not identify a specific award to the Collaborative. No contract awards, RFPs, vendor selections, or bid approvals were identified.

**Source:** Greenfield Community Television (GCTV)