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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.
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....
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, […]
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...
Pruitt says the skilled nursing community will create many new job opportunities since it will more than double the capacity of the old one.
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.
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 .
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 […]
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) — Memorial Health System (MHS) has announced MemorialCareNow, a virtual urgent care service, is now available to patients in Ohio and West Virginia. MemorialCareNow is a mobile app that connects patients with urgent care providers. The service is designed for non-emergency health concerns and allows patients to receive care without traveling to an urgent care or emergency department.
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,
A Halloween-week disaster killed 20, sickened thousands and helped reshape U.S. air pollution laws.
PLEASANTS COUNTY, W.Va. (WTAP) - Pleasants County voters have passed a dedicated ambulance levy in today’s general election. The levy will provide a five-year measure to offset rising healthcare expenses and ensure reliable, around-the-clock emergency medical services. Approximately $50,000 per month, which is about $600,000 annually, will be generated....
Bridgeport, W.Va. – 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.
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....
W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia ranks seventh in the nation for the highest Medicaid birth share, according to a new analysis by Single Mothers Grants. Medicaid finances 46.5% of births in the state, well above the U.S. average of 40.9%. Over five years, Medicaid paid for nearly 40,000 births in West Virginia. Its share of […]
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! The health certificate your veterinarian hands you today is only good for 30 days in West Virginia, so the paperwork clock starts before you ever pack the car. If you’re traveling with pets to West Virginia, the state boils entry down to two things: a current rabies vaccine and, in most cases, a veterinary health … This article, Traveling With Pets to West Virginia: Rabies Vaccine, CVI, and Entry Rules Explained , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Can You Hunt on Your Own Property in North Carolina? What Landowners Actually Need to Know • Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Colorado: Who Pays When a Pet Is Poisoned • Leaving Pets Outside in Winter in Connecticut: What the Law Requires
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CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey revealed that WVU Cancer Institute received a more than $1,000,000 Rural Health Transformation Program award to improve breast and lung cancer screenings in the Mountain State. According to a press release from the West Virginia Office of the Governor, $1,339,077 in Rural Health Transformation funding was awarded to […]
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — In the past, Public Employees Insurance Agency issues have put West Virginia teachers on the picket line and flooding the halls of the State Capitol. This year they're not complaining, at least not much. Teachers and school service workers – which make up the biggest...
The WVU Cancer Institute has been awarded more than $1.3 million through Governor Patrick Morrisey’s West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program to replace the original Bonnie’s Bus Mobile Mammography Unit and expand access to specialized breast cancer screening, detection, and education in rural communities. The $1,339,077 award, provided...
