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Changes will be coming to Medicaid at the start of 2027

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, some changes may be coming to eligibility requirements for Medicaid. The change will require recipients ages 19-64 to show at least 80 hours of community engagement each month. These engagements can be things like working, studying in...

Beckley, WV · 1d
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Labor and delivery services to reopen at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center

LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Labor and delivery services are expected to return to Greenbrier Valley Medical Center following a new partnership between Vandalia Health and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday that the two healthcare institutions have signed a Letter of Intent to establish an agreement that would […]

Greenbrier County, WV · 1d

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Bonnie’s Buses to Offer Mammograms in Salem, Jane Lew

Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography will visit Lewis, Mercer, Harrison, and Raleigh counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Buses will be at:. Family Medical Clinic of Jane Lew from 8 a.m....

Lewis County, WV · 1d

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WV Board of Medicine President Dr. Challa honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – The President of the West Virginia Board of Medicine, Dr. Kishore K. Challa, was honored for his lifetime achievement in the field of cardiology. According to a Facebook post, the West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Cardiology bestowed the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Challa. WVU Cardiology Chair […]

West Virginia · 1d

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Hearing is set on Elliott Pritt’s request for mental health treatment at VA medical center

A detention hearing has been set for former delegate and teacher Elliott Pritt, who is asking to be released on bond for mental health treatment at a veterans medical center while awaiting adjudication on allegations of seducing an underage student. The detention hearing is 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the...

Charleston, WV · 10d

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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Launch of WVSOM Health

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) and WVSOM Health, along with members of the community, celebrated WVSOM Health’s first few months in operation under a new name with an Oct. 29 ribbon-cutting ceremony.  WVSOM Health officially changed its name from the Robert C. Byrd Clinic in July, but the […] The post Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Launch of WVSOM Health appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

Greenbrier County, WV · 4d

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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital recognized for excellence in four medical specialties

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) earned national recognition for distinction in pulmonary, critical care, emergency, and gastrointestinal services. According to a press release from PCH, it received numerous national and state-level recognitions from Healthgrades for exceptional clinical outcomes, such as new Excellence Awards in critical care, emergency hospitalization, and three […]

Princeton, WV · 9d

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The problem with ‘Vandalia Health Center’

After Vandalia Health announced an agreement this week with the City of Charleston for naming rights to the Charleston Coliseum, cancel culture kicked in. People blasted “Vandalia Health Center” as the new name for the long-time event space. They said it would confuse the public since the coliseum’s...

Charleston, WV · 20d

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WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital recognized for excellence in four medical specialties

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) - WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) earned national recognition for distinction in pulmonary, critical care, emergency, and gastrointestinal services. According to a press release from PCH, it received numerous national and state-level recognitions from Healthgrades for exceptional clinical outcomes, such as new Excellence Awards in critical...

Princeton, WV · 9d

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Hospice of Southern West Virginia invites community to Celebration of Life memorial service in Fayette County on October 27

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) Hospice of Southern West Virginia is inviting the community to come together to remember loved ones who have passed away. The organization will host a “Celebration of Life” community memorial service in Oak Hill on Tuesday, October 27, at Fellowship Memorial Baptist Church at 6:00 p.m.

Fayette County, WV · 18d

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Health fair brings together 60 vendors for community education in Beckley

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The staffs of Beckley ARH Hospital and Raleigh General Hospital teamed up to present the annual Coalfields Community Health Fair. This event brought together 60 vendors from across the region. The fair offered information on various services like mental health treatment, cancer care, and diabetes screening. Kelly Elkins, the Community Health […]

Beckley, WV · 15d

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West Virginia completes the funding for water and wastewater treatment plants

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Nearly $60 million in state funding will be divided among five West Virginia counties for water and wastewater projects. A portion of that money will help address infrastructure needs tied to an anticipated population boom. "Our population could double in a few years," said Mike...

West Virginia · 13d

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Fayette County Assessor’s Office hosting Homestead Exemption Clinics across the county October 19-22

Fayette County, WV (WOAY)The Fayette County Assessor’s Office will hold homestead exemption clinics at six locations throughout the county this week. Assessor Tara Tyree and staff will be on site to answer questions about the homestead exemption, help residents determine if they qualify, and assist with completing the applications.

Fayette County, WV · 18d

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WV Department of Health looks to improve state psychiatric hospitals

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities is working to improve the state’s psychiatric hospitals. Those improvements are aimed at better patient care and stronger behavioral health at two state psychiatric hospitals by partnering with experienced healthcare providers. The department issued a request for proposals to look at new management options […]

West Virginia · 24d

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Raleigh General Hospital gets ready for Bridge Day

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – With Bridge Day just days away, people are trying to get prepared and that includes those at Raleigh General Hospital. Being from the area, David Brash, Chief Executive Officer for Raleigh General Hospital, said he knows first hand the preparations needed for an event like Bridge Day. He goes on to […]

Beckley, WV · 22d

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Coalfields Community Health Fair connects residents with health resources

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), 59News and agencies with the Beckley Partnership for Community Health are collaborating for the fourth annual Coalfields Community Health Fair. According to a press release from ARH, this year’s installment of the Coalfields Community Health Fair will occur on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, […]

Beckley, WV · 20d

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Emergency repairs to long damaged Fayette County PSD sewer lines to begin next week

CANNELTON HOLLOW, WV (WOAY) – Emergency repairs to sewer lines through Cannelton Hollow are expected to begin next week. The West Virginia DEP confirmed with WOAY that West Virginia American Water has been actively communicating and coordinating with them regarding corrective actions to address the damaged sewer infrastructure. The...

Fayette County, WV · 21d

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Philippi, Buckhannon Among Stops for Bonnie's Buses in Coming Weeks

Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography will visit Wood, Grant, Clay, Kanawha, Barbour, Upshur, and Mercer counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Buses will be at:. Mid-Ohio Valley Medical Group of Vienna...

Upshur County, WV · 24d

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ARH Begins Systemwide Rollout of Hospital Screening Technology

Appalachian Regional Healthcare begins systemwide rollout of new screening technology at its hospitals, with the first installations completed in early October. The health system said the equipment is designed to help security personnel identify prohibited items while keeping entry quick for employees, patients and visitors. Beckley ARH Hospital received the...

Beckley, WV · 25d

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The Care Behind West Virginia Abortion Billboards

A national campaign highlights a Charleston clinic and the support still available to West Virginians, including Black women and other people of color. Sponsored content supported by Shout Your Abortion. For Black women and other people of color in West Virginia, finding reproductive health care can bring questions about cost,...

Charleston, WV · 28d