EnCova Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant for WVSOM Wilderness Medicine Training
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — A $25,000 grant from the EnCova Foundation of West Virginia will support hands‑on wilderness medicine training for students at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. The grant, awarded to the WVSOM Foundation, will help fund this year’s two‑week Wilderness Medicine elective rotation, running August 24 through September 4. Most of the […]
WVU School of Nursing, Including Beckley Campus, Named Board of Governors Program of Excellence
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia University School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been named a WVU Board of Governors Program of Excellence, a designation recognizing academic distinction, faculty achievement, graduate success, and strong curriculum outcomes. The honor includes the WVU School of Nursing’s Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech. The […]
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital Introduces New Cancer Care Leadership
PRINCETON, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital has announced new additions to its cancer care leadership as the hospital continues expanding oncology services and preparing for construction of a comprehensive cancer center. Hospital officials introduced Dr. Mohammed Abdulhaleem on Tuesday as the new director of medical oncology at the WVU Cancer Institute at PCH. […]
Governor Morrisey Breaks Ground on New CommuniCare Nursing Facility in Cabell County
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey joined state and local officials Friday to break ground on a new $40 million CommuniCare skilled nursing facility in Cabell County, a project expected to create about 150 jobs and expand long‑term care options across the region. The 60,000‑square‑foot facility will be the first new nursing home built in […]
Princeton Community Hospital Named High Performing in Knee Replacement
Princeton Community Hospital Named ‘High Performing’ in Knee Replacement by U.S. News & World Report Princeton, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) has been recognized as High Performing in Knee Replacement in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings — the highest distinction available in the publication’s Procedures & Conditions […]
West Virginia Department of Health Opens New WIC Clinic in Logan County, Expanding Access to Nutrition Services
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Nutrition Services has announced the opening of a new Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinic at 103 George Kostas Drive in Logan, marking a major expansion of maternal and child health services in the region. Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh said the new […]
West Virginia Announces $14 Million Investment to Expand Rural Healthcare Access
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced an approximately $14 million investment to expand remote patient monitoring and virtual healthcare technology across West Virginia, aimed at improving early detection of health concerns, strengthening chronic disease management, and increasing access to care in rural communities. The funding is part of the state’s Rural Health Transformation […]
More Than 59,000 West Virginia Children Receive Child Support Through DoHS
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (BCSE), is marking Child Support Awareness Month by highlighting the critical role child support plays in strengthening families and improving financial stability for children across the Mountain State. During the most recent Federal Fiscal Year, BCSE ensured 59,518 West […]
Statement on School Clothing Allowance and TANF Review
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Communications Director Lars Dalseide released the following statement on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding and the Administration’s ongoing review of TANF-funded programs: When this Administration began reviewing West Virginia’s TANF-funded programs, the first data we received described a program in crisis. The state was spending far more each year than the federal […]
Measles Case Confirmed in Barbour County; Health Officials Issue Alert
State health officials have confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Barbour County resident, prompting alerts to clinicians across West Virginia. While no widespread community exposure has been identified, the Department of Health is urging providers to watch for symptoms including fever, cough, and rash. “Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air […]