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McDowell County Heir Sues To Keep Hospital Open

The heir to property donated for a community hospital in McDowell County is suing in hopes of keeping the hospital open.

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New Animal Transport Rules Aim To Prevent Screwworm In W.Va.

The state Department of Agriculture has issued new restrictions on animals coming into West Virginia, in an effort to keep a dangerous insect out of the state.

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W.Va. Maternal Mental Health Grade Improves According To New Report Card

The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health’s 2026 report card awarded West Virginia’s a B-Minus grade, but that's an improvement from just three years ago.

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Health Department Looks For Rural Health Tech Solutions

As rural hospitals close and providers leave, finding ways for medical staff to remotely monitor patients, so the patients can recover comfortably at home, is becoming more important.

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