Valley Health goes out of network for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage on October 1, two weeks before Medicare’s enrollment window opens

Three dates now sit within a six-week span for older adults in Virginia and West Virginia who get their care at Valley Health and carry a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage card. The contract between the health system and the insurer terminates on September 30, 2026. Valley Health’s hospitals, facilities and physicians become out of network for […]

Hospital Association’s Kaufman stepping down

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Hospital Association President and CEO Jim Kaufman has announced he’s stepping down. Kaufman, who was named to the position in 2020, helped lead the association and its member hospitals through the covid pandemic. He’s also been known for his advocacy on behalf of hospitals to state lawmakers and the state’s congressional delegation.

West Virginia investing in care programs for senior citizens

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – West Virginia is investing more than $1 million to expand care programs for West Virginia’s senior citizens. Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $1.25 million “funding opportunity” through the Rural Health Transformation Program and released through the Smart Care Catalyst Initiative, in which organizations can apply for funds to start up or […]

Free medical clinic offers care in Wheeling

Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) – A free medical clinic opened Friday at WesBanco Arena, offering no-cost medical, dental and vision care to residents across the Upper Ohio Valley. Newbridge Church is partnering with Samaritan’s Purse to host the clinic from Aug. 21 through Aug. 23. Doctors and other medical professionals are on-site to assist patients throughout […]

Free medical clinic offers care in Wheeling

$1 million secured for Ritchie County water line extension project

A water line extension project in Ritchie County received a huge boost on Friday through federal funding.

WVU dental school cuts ribbon on first phase of renovations, adds 4 clinics

Morgantown-based West Virginia School of Dentistry cut the ribbon on a new clinical space, according to an Aug. 19 report from MetroNews. The renovation adds four new dental clinics, which include orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, a dental innovation center and the school’s dental group practice. The upgrades were funded by...

Encompass Health Morgantown named top rehabilitation hospital in West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown has been named the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in West Virginia by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 Best Rehabilitation Hospitals rankings. The recognition places the Morgantown facility among fewer than one-third of rehabilitation hospitals nationwide to earn...

Wheeling discussing drainage expansion, diversion to ease Elm Grove flooding

WHEELING, W.Va. — After repeated heavy rains left water backing up into basements and other areas in Elm Grove, Wheeling officials say a fix may finally be taking shape at a trouble spot in the Elm Terrace parking lot. Officials say the flooding problem is coming from rain running...

State Methadone Clinic Ban Faces Court Challenge

A federal judge declined Friday the state’s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought by West Virginia’s largest overdose prevention group, Solutions Oriented Addiction Response of West Virginia (SOAR.) The group is suing to overturn the state’s nearly 20-year-old moratorium on new methadone clinics. The ruling allows the case...

West Virginia Establishes Prehospital Pediatric Readiness State Recognition Program

In a recent press release, the West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services announced that it has achieved the Health Resources & Service Administration’s (HRSA) National Performance Measure criteria for Emergency Medical Services for Children, thereby establishing a state Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program and increasing vital awareness around appropriate pediatric emergency treatment.

UHC Welcomes Andrea M. Garrison, DO to Medpointe Family Medicine

Andrea M. Garrison, DO, is joining Medpointe Family Medicine, coming from Summa Health, part of Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio. As an internist in the greater Akron area, she provided comprehensive primary care services, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult health conditions. Dr. Garrison's osteopathic training emphasizes a whole-person approach to healthcare, considering how different body systems work together to promote overall wellness.

Valley Health expands access to life-saving screenings with new Mobile Mammography Unit

WINCHESTER, Aug. 17 — On Monday, Valley Health unveiled its new Steven E. & Beverley B. Shoemaker Valley Health Mobile Mammography Unit, which will provide life-saving screenings for women throughout Virginia and West Virginia starting this fall. “To me, this mobile mammography unit is a true gift from the...

West Virginia establishes Prehospital Pediatric Readiness State Recognition Program

West Virginia (WOAY) West Virginia is taking another step toward improving emergency care for children. The state Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services has met national performance criteria established by the Health Resources and Services Administration, allowing West Virginia to establish a statewide Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program.

CVS Pharmacy in Weston Reopens after Flooding

WDTV reported that the CVS Pharmacy in Weston has officially reopened its doors to the public, weeks after severe flash flooding caused significant damage to the facility and impacted the local community. The opening came last week. The store, located at 250 Court Street, had been forced to shut down...

WV announces $4.2 million investment in healthcare transportation

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrissey announced a $4.2 million investment to improve healthcare transportation across the state on Friday. The funding will support the Emergency Medical Service Collaboratives and Public Transportation Collaboratives in an effort to help patients connect to the right care, at the right place, at the right time.

West Virginia Launches Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has established a statewide Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program after meeting national performance criteria set by the Health Resources & Services Administration for Emergency Medical Services for Children. The Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services says the new program is designed to...

West Virginia’s ELA and math scores eclipse pre COVID-19 levels, but progress is still needed

BERKELEY COUNTY- In a figure signaling not just progress but outright growth, West Virginia’s latest student assessment results released recently show beyond good news for the Mountain State. According to the West Virginia Board of Education, the state’s 2026 proficiency rates in math and English language arts (ELA) now...

$4.2 million for rural healthcare in West Virginia announced by Governor Patrick Morrisey

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced two new funding opportunities for healthcare in the state on Friday, Aug. 14. The funding totals approximately $4.2 million through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The opportunities, offered through the Rural Health Link (RHL) initiative, aim to improve how rural West Virginians access healthcare by […]

Valley Health Unveils Mobile Mammography Unit to Expand Rural Screening Access

Valley Health has unveiled a new mobile mammography unit that will begin traveling across the Northern Shenandoah Valley and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia this fall, bringing breast cancer screenings closer to women who may otherwise face barriers to care. The new Steven E. & Beverley B. Shoemaker Valley...