Health

The structure of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is being reviewed to identify potential inefficiencies within the organization.

A large federal grant will help researchers at West Virginia University understand vision problems.

On this week’s episode of The Legislature Today, we hear about the push to allow nuclear energy in West Virginia. It is a move that was once unthinkable, but it is now awaiting a signature from Gov. Jim Justice.

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from two West Virginia lawmakers who discuss bills dealing with COVID-19, drug prices, abortion and other health topics. Also, in this show, a West Virginia musical is coming to the stage in Charleston, and singer Natalie Merchant has our Mountain Stage Song of the Week.

The community hospital, located in Spencer, West Virginia, is the area's largest employer. Its new two-story facility focuses on improving health for patients, while its facade features a sculpture honoring employees and those who have died from COVID-19. The project cost $28 million.

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about a faith-based community effort in Charleston that is working to provide help to West Virginians who suffer from chronic health issues. Also, we have a story that explores how lawmakers around the Ohio Valley region are hoping to cap the insurance copay of insulin to try and rein in prices.

Health officials for Greenbrier County are investigating a local resort, owned by Gov. Jim Justice, following a large gathering that occurred New Year’s Eve.A video from the party at The Greenbrier Resort shows a large crowd of people clustered near one another, some not wearing masks — violating the governor’s own executive order for face coverings. Officials from the Greenbrier County Health Department said they have spoken about the issue with representatives from the resort.

West Virginia’s governor and health officials warned in a news conference Wednesday afternoon that the state’s reproductive and daily positive rates for…

On this West Virginia Morning, thousands of kids head back to school across the state. We hear advice from one educator with decades of experience. Also,…

The toll on West Virginia's older population during the coronavirus pandemic kept mounting with the reported deaths Thursday of nine senior citizens from…