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Louisiana, Ohio, and Kentucky pass industry-backed bills blocking community air data in enforcement

New laws in Louisiana, Ohio, and Kentucky restrict the use of locally gathered air quality data in regulatory enforcement cases, requiring monitors built to EPA-approved standards. Residents near factories sometimes rely on inexpensive air sensors of their own when official monitors are too few or not close enough to major...

Louisiana · 09-13

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HHS grants $25 million to support rural hospitals across 13 states

The Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program is granting nearly $25 million to 132 hospitals in rural areas across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the winners on September 10.

Mississippi · 09-11

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Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center hosts veteran clinic

North central West Virginia is home to all kinds of veterans and active-duty military, and to support these hometown heroes, the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center hosted a veterans' claim clinic at the Clarksburg armory on Thursday.

Clarksburg, WV · 09-10

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Ascend WV To Target Healthcare Pros

More than 700 people have moved to West Virginia in recent years through the Ascend WV program, according to recent reporting. Now, the program wants to encourage healthcare professionals to move to rural communities. The Ascend WV program will receive $2.4 million to recruit and retain healthcare professionals. The money...

West Virginia · 09-10

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Covid-19 cases on the rise, experts say

WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) – Experts have stated that cases of Covid-19 are currently on the rise from a late-summer surge. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, data showed case numbers expanding in most states across the nation. The data indicated that only two states have been showing no change while zero states […]

West Virginia · 09-01

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West Virginia lands in the middle of vaccination rankings, report finds

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – According to the World Health Organization, vaccines prevent 3.5 to 5 million deaths worldwide each year. WalletHub released a report on States that Vaccinate the Most in 2026. WalletHub analyzed the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 16 key metrics, ranging from the share of children, teens and adults […]

West Virginia · 09-10

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DoHS expands Medicaid School-Based Health Services throughout the state

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS), in collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), are broadening Medicaid School-Based Health Services. According to a press release, the expansion gives more students the chance to access needed medical and behavioral care in school. The […]

West Virginia · 09-09

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WV to give $2.4M in Rural Health funds to expand Ascend to healthcare professionals

HURRICANE, W.Va. – The state of West Virginia will allocate $2.4 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funds to expand the Ascend program to recruit healthcare workers throughout the state, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday.

West Virginia · 09-09

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Paving the Path Toward a Healthier Future

Toward a Healthier Future The Rural Health Transformation Plan aims to improve health outcomes in West Virginia. For decades, West Virginia has experienced some of the worst health statistics in the nation. From diabetes and hypertension to obesity and addiction, we often fare worse than other states. But a vision is unfolding to pave a path toward a healthier future for the Mountain State and its residents.

West Virginia · 09-09

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W.Va. expands Medicaid school-based health services

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVVA) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) Bureau for Medical Services and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) are partnering to expand school-based health services, giving more students statewide access to vital medical and mental healthcare. Under the newly expanded program, any Medicaid-eligible...

West Virginia · 09-09

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Governor Morrisey Announces First Rural Health Transformation Program Awards

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced nearly $2.4 million in the first implementation awards under West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), funding worksite clinics and employer-based healthcare services designed to improve health outcomes and help more West Virginians stay healthy and in the workforce. “We are putting these historic resources to work to […] The post Governor Morrisey Announces First Rural Health Transformation Program Awards appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

West Virginia · 09-08

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WVU Medicine CEO Wright says expansion is good for everyone

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — WVU Medicine’s expansion into bordering states is not going to stop anytime soon, according to the health system’s president and CEO Albert Wright. Wright believes that healthcare will continue to consolidate around the country, and WVU Medicine needs to grow to keep...

Morgantown, WV · 09-07

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Governor Morrisey Announces First Rural Health Transformation Program Awards

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (The Hinton News) - Governor Patrick Morrisey announced nearly $2.4 million in the first implementation awards under West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), funding worksite clinics and employer-based healthcare services designed to improve health outcomes and help more West Virginians stay healthy and in the workforce. “We are putting these historic resources to work to improve the health of West Virginians and strengthen our workforce,” said Governor Morrisey. “By bringing healthcare closer to where people work, we can identify health problems earlier, better manage chronic conditions, and help more West Virginians stay healthy and on the job. These first awards are another important step toward transforming healthcare delivery across our state.” The awards are being made through the Health to Prosperity (HTP) initiative and will expand worksite clinics and employer-based healthcare services across West Virginia. The investments will make it easier for employees to access care, manage chronic conditions, and receive preventive services without unnecessary barriers that can keep them from getting the care they need. The following organizations were selected to receive the first Health to Prosperity awards following a review of their ability to implement the programs and deliver results for West Virginians: Spotted Owl

West Virginia · 09-08

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Morrisey: $2.4M of WV’s Rural Health funds will go to 3 organizations for employer-based health

The state of West Virginia will award $2.4 million of its federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding to three organizations to expand worksite and employer-based health services.

West Virginia · 09-04

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Rachel Wright Named UHC G.E.M. Award Recipient

WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) recently announced that Rachel Wright was named a recipient of the G.E.M. (Going the Extra Mile) Award for staff excellence. The G.E.M. Award is a semi-annual recognition for all hospital staff (outside of the nursing profession) who consistently display superior qualities, expert skills, and utilize them with compassion to improve our patients’ quality of care.

Morgantown, WV · 09-04

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For some West Virginians, a historic $450M Chemours settlement over forever chemicals is too little, too late

Many of the changes required by the settlement will take more than a decade to complete. The Trump administration also intends to roll back or delay enforcement of existing regulations on forever chemicals. Charlise Robinson recalls first hearing some buzz around issues with Parkersburg’s local water system back in 2000....

Parkersburg, WV · 09-03

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WVU Medicine is spending $1B to become a top rural system

Albert Wright Jr. has led Morgantown-based WVU Medicine for 12 years and has grown from an academic medical center into a 25-hospital health system operating across West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The growth is not incidental. WVU Medicine exists, Mr. Wright said, because the state legislature decided in...

West Virginia · 09-04

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WVU School of Dentistry Officially Opens Expanded, State-of-the-Art Clinics with Eight-Figure Price Tag

To better prepare tomorrow’s dentists to meet future patient needs, West Virginia University School of Dentistry students are learning and practicing in a newly renovated and expanded state-of-the-art facility at the only dental school in the Mountain State. Completion of the first phase of the multiphase project brings together...

Morgantown, WV · 09-03

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Residents voice concerns about growing Marshall County coal impoundment

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – As a coal waste site in Marshall County continues to grow, so do the concerns for the people living around it. 7News visited the Mt. Olivet community to hear directly from residents about the impact it’s having on their daily lives. Increase in Noise Levels What was once a beautiful place to […]

Marshall County, WV · 09-02