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Fears of Hidden HIV in Rural West Virginia
Among U.S. states, West Virginia ranks 18th in the rate of new HIV infections. But it may be an incomplete picture, especially in rural communities, where some health officials worry that cases are going undetected.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhat Happened to 'The Nation’s Most Concerning HIV Outbreak?'
At the height of the COVID outbreak, Charleston, West Virginia was sideswiped by a second deadly epidemic: what the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) called the most concerning outbreak of HIV in the entire country.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCabell County Commission Approves Audit of Harm Reduction Program
The Cabell County Commission approved a resolution seeking an evaluation and audit of the Cabell-Huntington Health Department’s syringe exchange program.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Grant Helps Expand Healthcare to Rural Communities
A free healthcare clinic in Morgantown has received funding to continue rural community outreach in five counties.
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Federal Dollars On The Way To Help Fight Alarming HIV Outbreak In WV
West Virginia’s HIV outbreak is getting noticed by lawmakers in Washington. Earlier this week, U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced that $2,397,881 will go to the state Department of Health and Human Services for HIV/AIDS prevention and medical treatment.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReport: W.Va. Response to Disease Threats Lagging
A report by two health advocacy groups says West Virginia is lagging in its approach to handling infectious disease threats. The report released Tuesday…
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