Rural Health Care

Health & Science Chris Schulz, Mar. 16, 2026

Department 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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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Dec. 19, 2025

How Health Care Options Are Shrinking Across Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning

Health care options are shrinking across rural Appalachia. In November, an urgent care center in rural Patrick County, Virginia closed. In the wake of the closure, Inside Appalachia’s Mason Adams went to Stuart, Virginia, to meet with the county’s only doctor.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Feb. 18, 2025

EMS Shortages Could Worsen Rural Health Care Issues, Coalition Director Says

West Virginia EMS Coalition President Trish Watson says funding issues continue to threaten the state's EMS providers, especially in rural areas.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Oct. 24, 2024

W.Va. Will Distribute $40 Million In Grants To Rural Hospitals

$40 million appropriated by the legislature during the most recent special session is now available as grant funding for rural hospitals.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Oct. 04, 2024

WVSOM Recognized By CDC For Pandemic Solutions

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine was recognized in a CDC report that examines how state and county-level agencies used COVID-19 grants.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Sep. 17, 2024