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The Money Overview

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Medicaid adults 19 to 64 in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan must show 80 hours of activity or $580 a month in income under 2027 work rules

Adults 19 to 64 who have Medicaid through expansion in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan must show 80 hours a month of activity, or income of at least $580 a month, to keep coverage under work rules that start in 2027. Five of the six states start Jan. 1, while Michigan […] The post Medicaid adults 19 to 64 in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan must show 80 hours of activity or $580 a month in income under 2027 work rules appeared first on The Money Overview .

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Driving Better Health, 500 and Counting: Dr. Ali Merhe Reaches Robotic Surgery Milestone

United Hospital Center (UHC) is proud to announce a significant milestone in the advancement of surgical care in North Central West Virginia. Ali Merhe, MD, urologist with UHC Urology, has successfully completed his 500th robotic-assisted surgery, demonstrating his commitment to innovation, precision, and exceptional patient care. Dr. Merhe utilizes the...

Bridgeport, WV · 2d
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Nearly $17 million announced for rural health care in W.Va.

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday announced nearly $17 million worth of rewards from the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program.

West Virginia · 18h
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Bonnie’s Buses to Offer Mammograms in Glenville and Pennsboro

Bonnie's Bus mobile mammography will visit Gilmer, Kanawha, Pleasants, and Ritchie 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:. Gilmer County Health Department in Glenville from 8 a.m....

Glenville, WV · 13h

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LUCAS to Offer Lung Cancer Screening in Mill Creek, Elkins, Buckhannon and Pennsboro

LUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Pendleton, Randolph, Upshur, and Ritchie counties offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, LUCAS will be at:. Pendleton Community Care, Inc. of Franklin from 8 a.m....

Buckhannon, WV · 1d

WBOY 12 News

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Star City cuts ribbon on income-based facility for adults with disabilities

A new living facility offering people with disabilities the chance to live independently officially cut its ribbon Tuesday morning.

Star City, WV · 19h

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WVU Medicine takes over Healthy Minds Kids pediatric facility in Wheeling

WHEELING, W.Va. — After years of ownership changes, a pediatric mental health facility in Wheeling is now operating under WVU Medicine, with leaders saying the transition strengthens care for children across the Ohio Valley. WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital officially cut the ribbon on the “Healthy Minds Kids” facility in...

Wheeling, WV · 1d

WOWK 13 News

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Heart Healthy Hunting campaign reminds West Virginia hunters of heart attack, stroke risks

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – As hunting season gets underway across West Virginia, health officials are reminding hunters to take precautions against heart attacks and strokes while spending time in the woods. The American Heart Association is bringing back its “Heart Healthy Hunting” campaign for the fifth consecutive year this November, focusing on recognizing warning signs, […]

West Virginia · 2d

The West Virginia Daily News

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Governor Morrisey Announces Reopening of Labor and Delivery Services at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced plans to reopen labor and delivery services at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center through a new agreement between Vandalia Health and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), restoring a critical healthcare service to the region. The Governor also announced a nearly $4 million Rural Health Transformation Program […] The post Governor Morrisey Announces Reopening of Labor and Delivery Services at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

West Virginia · 6d

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Majestic Care breaks ground on $17M nursing home in Fairmont

FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Fairmont nursing home that has served the community for years is getting a replacement. Majestic Care broke ground Wednesday on a new 100-bed nursing community, and the company says families won’t pay more for care. The project costs $17 million, CEO Paul Pruitt said....

Fairmont, WV · 6d

WVNS

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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 · 6d

West Virginia Watch

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Commentary: West Virginia’s doctors and federal workers fear the paper trail

Along Interstate 79 in North Central West Virginia, two kinds of workers carry a quiet fear about their own mental health. One group is the physicians, nurses and other clinicians who keep the state’s hospitals and clinics open. The other is the federal workforce in Clarksburg, home of the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division, […]

West Virginia · 7d

WBOY 12 News

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new nursing community in Fairmont

Pruitt says the skilled nursing community will create many new job opportunities since it will more than double the capacity of the old one.

Fairmont, WV · 6d

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Steps Outlined for Medicaid Members Ahead of 2027 Eligibility Changes

The West Virginia Department of Human Services is reminding Medicaid members to take steps now to prepare for new federal eligibility requirements that will take effect in 2027. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, certain adults ages 19 through 64 enrolled in the Medicaid Adult Expansion Group will be required to complete...

West Virginia · 6d

West Virginia Watch

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Many WV SNAP recipients will have two sets of work requirements to keep food assistance, healthcare

Many low-income state residents will soon be required to meet two sets of work requirements — one to keep healthcare and another for food assistance — according to an analysis from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy.

West Virginia · 8d

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Greenbrier Valley Medical Center reopening maternity ward

GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. (WDBJ) - Greenbrier Valley Medical Center will reopen its maternity ward through a new agreement between Vandalia Health and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced. A nearly $4 million Rural Health Transformation Program award is slated to restore critical...

Greenbrier County, WV · 5d

West Virginia Watch

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PEIA finance board to hold public hearings about proposed rate increases for the 2028 fiscal year

The finance board of the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency will host a series of public meetings around the state this month about proposed rate increases for fiscal year 2028, which begins in July.

West Virginia · 7d

Hinton News

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Governor Morrisey Announces Reopening of Labor and Delivery Services at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (The Hinton News) - Governor Patrick Morrisey announced plans to reopen labor and delivery services at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center through a new agreement between Vandalia Health and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), restoring a critical healthcare service to the region. The Governor also announced a nearly $4 million Rural Health Transformation Program award to establish West Virginia's second freestanding birthing center and address complex labor and delivery births. Watch Governor Morrisey’s announcement here . “We are restoring essential healthcare services to the Greenbrier Valley by reopening labor and delivery at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center,” said Governor Morrisey. “This historic partnership between two of West Virginia's leading healthcare institutions, combined with a nearly $4 million investment, will build a stronger, more sustainable maternal healthcare system that serves mothers, babies, and families for years to come.” The planned reopening will restore local access to deliveries requiring hospital resources, including C-sections, epidurals, and care for higher-risk pregnancies. Vandalia Health and WVSOM have signed a Letter of Intent to establish an Academic Integration Agreement that calls for CAMC to reopen obstetric services at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. Under the agreement, WVSOM will become Vandalia Health's primary academic affiliation,

West Virginia · 6d

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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 · 6d

Country Herald

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Pennsylvania: Deadly Washington County Halloween Smog Sickened 5,000

A Halloween-week disaster killed 20, sickened thousands and helped reshape U.S. air pollution laws.

Washington County, PA · 14d