W.Va. AmeriCorps Programs See Jump In Federal Funds
AmeriCorps programs across the state will share in more than $6.4 million of federal funding for a variety of community support programs.
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Treating Cyclosporiasis May Mean Seeing A Doc – Or A Hospital Stay
As health officials across the nation work to contain a severe gastrointestinal illness, patients grapple with if and when to seek treatment.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDOH Reports 69 Cases Of Severe Gastrointestinal Illness Statewide
The West Virginia Department of Health reports 69 cases of cyclosporiasis statewide, up from 47 cases reported at the end of last week.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHealth 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDepartment Of Health Launches Listserv To Keep Community Informed About Rural Health Initiatives
Gov. Patrick Morrisey has promoted the program as a unique opportunity to improve health outcomes and expand access to care since it was first announced last year.
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New State Health Officer Appointed
Dr. Mark McDaniel brings more than 25 years of multidisciplinary medical experience from a career in both military and civilian healthcare.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Nearly Funded Tobacco Education Efforts, But Let Bill Die In Committee
A bill to fund a Tobacco Education Fund in the nation’s most nicotine addicted state failed in the final hours of the 2025 legislative session.
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