Morrisey: W.Va.’s America250 Celebration Runs From ‘Weirton to War’
Gov. Patrick Morrisey is eager for residents and visitors alike to join in America250 celebrations in Charleston and across the state.
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Federal Cuts To Medicaid Endanger Addiction Treatment, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, federal cuts and changes to state law focused on Medicaid programs could undermine West Virginia’s drug addiction and treatment system for 50,000 residents.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUs & Them Encore: Black West Virginians With Substance Use Disorder Face Unique Challenges
West Virginia leads the nation in overdose deaths, but not everyone experiences the crisis the same way. In this Regional Edward R. Murrow Award-winning episode of Us & Them, Trey Kay examines the unique challenges Black West Virginians face in addiction treatment and recovery — and what happens as the state changes how those services are funded.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew EMS Program Aims To Expand Rural Healthcare Access In W.Va.
Paramedics in rural counties of West Virginia can help patients access healthcare and stay connected to providers -- an effort to prevent acute illness and improve health outcomes.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Website Aims To Help W.Va. Medicaid Recipients Prepare For Changes
A new website launched by the W.Va. Dept. of Human Services provides information about changes to Medicaid requirements.
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Chemours Agrees To $450 Million PFAS Settlement
The Chemours Company has agreed to pay $450 million for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) releases at four facilities in three states, including West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFayette County Water District Under Investigation
A general investigation into the operations of Kanawha Falls Public Service District in Fayette County was ordered Tuesday by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.
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