West Virginia Department of Health Reports Reductions in Healthcare Associated Infections

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia healthcare facilities continue to demonstrate strong progress in protecting patients from healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), according to the 2024 Healthcare-Associated Infections Report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “These reductions reflect years of intentional work by infection preventionists, healthcare providers, and public health partners across the state,” said State […]

Governor Morrisey Announces $9.5 Million in Water Infrastructure Investments and SENTRY Flood Warning Pilot

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Charleston, WV – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced $9.5 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant funding for five critical water and sewer infrastructure projects in McDowell and Mingo counties. Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the McDowell County flood on Sunday, the Governor also unveiled a new statewide flood warning pilot program designed […]

West Virginia Department of Health Announces Leadership for Rural Health Transformation Program

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health today announced the official launch of new executive leadership for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) with the appointment of Dr. Carrie Jeffries, DNP, MPH, ANP-BC, NEA-BC, FACHE, AACRN, as Director and Dr. Soumya Prasad, MD, MBA, FAAP, as Deputy Director. Both begin their roles on Tuesday, February […]

WVDOH accepts bids for I-79 paving

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CHARLESTON, WV – A project to repave Interstate 79 from Charleston to Big Chimney is among 24 construction projects included in bid lettings conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and Thursday, February 12, 2026. In 2026, the WVDOH has put an emphasis on maintaining existing infrastructure. One priority is to […]