New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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House Bill To Repeal CON Law Fails By One Vote
One of the most debated and discussed bills of the 2025 legislative session failed to pass its committee by one vote Monday afternoon. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Again Weigh Value Of Certificates Of Need For Hospitals
State lawmakers are weighing the pros and cons of a certificate process that requires health center to prove their services are needed in a community before opening.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Committee Votes To Eliminate Healthcare Certificate Of Need
A health facility would not need to obtain a certificate of need to operate in West Virginia if a House bill becomes law.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Health Looks at Exemptions for Certificates of Need
Members of the Health Committee in the House of Delegates are considering a bill that could potentially create an easier path for new healthcare providers…
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