African American History Exhibit At Harpers Ferry ‘Closed For Renovation’
An executive order from President Donald Trump called for the removal of national park exhibits with "negative depictions."
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Department of Health Facilities
Four State-Owned Long-Term Care Facilities Up For Sale
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the hospitals are licensed for 511 beds, although not all of them are currently in use.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Officials Reassure Public Of Access To Critical Services Amid Federal Grant Cuts
As federal level grants and cooperative agreements are being cut in Washington D.C., state officials say some program’s funding will be affected, but promise to ensure access to essential health and human services.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTwo Nurses Charged With Criminal Neglect In Patient’s Boiling Death
Criminal neglect charges have been filed against two Hopemont Hospital nurses in connection with the January 2024 death of an elderly nonverbal patient in long-term state care.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWatchdog Agency Announces Plan To Sue State Secretary Of Health Facilities
The agency federally mandated to protect and advocate for those with disabilities in West Virginia has announced plans to take the Secretary of the Department of Health Facilities to court.
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Lawmakers Hear Updates On DHHR Reorganization
The re-organization of the DHHR, as directed by lawmakers in 2023, is going well, with a few hiccups, Department of Health Secretary Sherri Young told a legislative committee on Tuesday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAttorneys Representing Sharpe Hospital Patient Request Default Judgment
A man being held at Sharpe Hospital asked the court to issue a default judgment against the Department of Human Services Secretary, Cynthia Persily.
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