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Health Care Staffing Shortages And State House Of Delegates Sees Renovations, This West Virginia Morning

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On this West Virginia Morning, staffing shortages place an immense strain on the entire health care system. They leave hospitals and medical centers overwhelmed and unable to provide optimal care for patients. Appalachia Health News Reporter Emily Rice continues our radio series. “Help Wanted: Understanding West Virginia’s Labor Force.”

Also, in this show, the House of Delegates chamber has turned from a historic room of legislative decision making, to a renovation worksite, where the decisions are on paint swatches and desk stains. Randy Yohe has the story.

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Caroline MacGregor is our assistant news director and produced this episode.

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