West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has announced the Rural Hospitals Grant Program, which will supply $40 million of funds to enhance healthcare services in West Virginia. The money will allow rural hospitals to undertake important projects, including building upgrades, equipment purchases, and improvements in patient care. The money[Read More…]
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Statement from West Virginia Hospital Association regarding $40 million in grant funding for rural hospitals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following statement is made on behalf of the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) regarding $40 million in grant funding approved for rural hospitals by the Governor and Legislature, and now available for application. “We are deeply grateful to Governor Justice and the Legislature for this vital rural[Read More…]
Chemical Bonding: Manchin celebrates developments at Chemours Washington Works
By Brett Dunlap, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WASHINGTON, W.Va. — A vital piece of American defense and a key economic component will be manufactured at Chemours Washington Works, said U.S. Senator Joe Manchin. Manchin, I-W.Va., was at Chemours on Wednesday for a ribbon cutting to commemorate the start of[Read More…]
West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw issues statement on WVU researcher’s NAM membership
By West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay “I’m excited to publicly congratulate yet another exceptional achievement for a West Virginia University researcher. Dr. Sally Hodder, a noted expert in addiction research, rural health, and both designing and conducting clinical trials in underrepresented populations, was one of just 100 new members chosen yesterday[Read More…]
Acclaimed WVU doctor and researcher elected to National Academy of Medicine
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A world-renowned West Virginia University physician and researcher has received one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. Dr. Sally Hodder, director of the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute, associate vice president for clinical and translational science at WVU and[Read More…]
BUSINESS BEAT: Union machinists at Union Carbide strike after contract expires
By Fred Pace, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A labor dispute has resulted in nearly 80 machinists at Union Carbide in South Charleston voting to go on strike Monday after their contract expired Sunday. Union Carbide Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Dow Chemical Company. While striking workers declined[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Human Services releases update on drop in overdose deaths
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) has announced a further reduction in overdose fatalities across the state. New data comparing the first four months of 2023 to the same period in 2024 shows a provisional 34% decrease in overdose[Read More…]
Suit filed against Parkersburg substance abuse treatment center
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against a Parkersburg substance abuse treatment facility on allegations the company filed bogus claims to the state’s Medicaid program. A former employee of the facility, Clifford Marlowe, also has been indicted by a Wood[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issues seven Memorandum Decisions
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issued seven Memorandum Decisions on Oct. 22. There is a link to each on the Supreme Court Opinion page of the West Virginia Judiciary website: Supreme Court – Opinions | West Virginia Judiciary.
Hollywood Casino GM leading the way for the Men Wear Pink campaign
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Sean Demeule has served as the general manager at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races for about six months. For the month of October, he has provided an outward sign of his leadership and dedication to the community, as he participates[Read More…]
