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Why West Virginia’s State Health Improvement Plan matters

(7 days ago) WEBHere’s why it matters. The Bureau for Public Health is in the process of identifying West Virginia’s most urgent health problems and planning how to address them. The document will be used to guide funding and policy decisions in the coming …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2023/10/15/public-health-plan-survey-dhhr/

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WEST VIRGINIA Key Findings HEALTH DISPARITIES

(5 days ago) WEBMammogram Screenings. The percentage of Medicare-covered women undergoing mammogram screenings in West Virginia is lower than the percentage at the national …

https://www.arc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/WVHealthDisparitiesKeyFindings8-17.pdf

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Fast Facts - West Virginia Department of Health and …

(9 days ago) WEBApproximately 14.6% of West Virginia adults could not afford needed medical care in the past year. More than one-fifth of West Virginia adults did not have a routine checkup in …

https://dhhr.wv.gov/hpcd/data_reports/Pages/Fast-Facts.aspx

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Many West Virginians still struggle to access health care.

(5 days ago) WEBThe legislature needs to understand the gravity of the problem.” But so far this legislative session, when it comes to hospitals and health care, West Virginia …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/03/05/many-west-virginians-still-struggle-to-access-health-care-heres-how-certificate-of-need-laws-fit-into-the-conversation/

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Health in West Virginia - USAFacts

(5 days ago) WEBIn 2020, West Virginia had the 50th-highest based on life expectancy. A newborn in West Virginia was expected to live 72.8 years. Life expectancy in West …

https://usafacts.org/topics/health/state/west-virginia/

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West Virginia: Almost Heaven, but Not for Mental Health

(3 days ago) WEBAlmost Heaven, but Not for Mental Health. In West Virginia – a ruggedly rural state with an independent spirit – mental health woes are fueled by social …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-09-01/west-virginia-almost-heaven-but-not-for-mental-health

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HEALTHCARE COST CRISIS REVEALED - AZ, DE, NJ, WV

(5 days ago) WEBIn the last year, 1 in 3 West Virginia residents did not seek treatment for a health problem due to cost of care. Over 1,000,000 West Virginia residents support allowing Medicare …

https://www.westhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/REPORT-WH-GSG-West-Virginia-May-Report-21.06.01.pdf

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WV lawmakers eye DHHR shakeup as poor health persists

(7 days ago) WEBAddressing health issues head-on. Fixing DHHR alone is not enough to reverse problems with social services and poor health trends in West Virginia. To be …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2022/11/21/dhhr-west-virginia-lawmakers-eye-shakeup/

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Health care in WV: State faces unique set of challenges, …

(3 days ago) WEBThe health-care industry is a major force in the Mountain State’s economy, with hospitals supporting nearly $10.5 billion in annual economic activity, according to information from the West Virginia …

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/health-care-in-wv-state-faces-unique-set-of-challenges-opportunities/article_18a140c9-7fe0-5ac7-8fd4-56b8700ea414.html

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2022 State Report West Virginia - County Health Rankings

(8 days ago) WEB2022 County Health Rankings: National and West Virginia State Values for Ranked Measures. Years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population (age …

https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/sites/default/files/media/document/CHR2022_WV_0.pdf

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W.Va. Hospitals Continue To Struggle Post-COVID-19

(1 days ago) WEBWest Virginia’s hospitals continue to navigate an altered landscape since the onset of COVID-19. While there has been progress over the past year, hospitals in …

https://wvpublic.org/w-va-hospitals-continue-to-struggle-post-covid-19/

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West Virginia doctors work to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas

(Just Now) WEBWith support from the Pulitzer Center and in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center, William Brangham starts our series in Martinsburg, West …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/west-virginia-doctors-work-to-bridge-healthcare-gap-in-rural-areas

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Thousands of West Virginians are losing their health coverage. We …

(6 days ago) WEBAccording to KFF, 47.1% of West Virginia’s kids qualify for Medicaid and CHIP. The national average is 39%. And they are health programs that West Virginians …

https://westvirginiawatch.com/2023/08/31/thousands-of-west-virginians-are-losing-their-health-coverage-we-can-do-more-to-help/

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Challenging terrains: socio-spatial analysis of Primary Health Care

(3 days ago) WEBThe goals of this paper are to assess the spatial and social accessibility of primary health care in West Virginia, and to understand spatial and social determinants …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9363866/

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A Poor Health Report for West Virginia - WV MetroNews

(4 days ago) WEBWest Virginia scores better in the categories of physical environment (36 th) and clinical care (35 th). The state ranks 42 nd of the 50 states when all five categories …

https://wvmetronews.com/2022/03/29/a-poor-health-report-for-west-virginia/

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Leadership West Virginia: Health Care System Under Microscope

(1 days ago) WEBAccording to the 2022 America’s Health Rankings report published by the United Health Foundation, West Virginia ranked 48th out of 50 states for health …

https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2023/10/leadership-west-virginia-health-care-system-under-microscope/

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Health Policy, the Social Safety Net, and the 2023 Legislative Session

(Just Now) WEBWest Virginia has long faced significant health-related challenges, many of which could have been meaningfully addressed by bills introduced during the 2023 …

https://wvpolicy.org/health-policy-the-social-safety-net-and-the-2023-legislative-session/

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WV agencies need $300 million to address health issues

(1 days ago) WEBby Erin Beck January 9th, 2024. Gov. Jim Justice unveiled the "Jobs and Hope" program at his 2019 State of the State address. Now, health officials say the program will end …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2024/01/09/health-agencies-request-2025-budget-increase/

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West Virginia Healthcare Ranked Worst In Nation

(3 days ago) WEB“West Virginia has the worst health care in the nation.” Deb Gordon – MoneyGeek – April 2, 2023. West Virginia scored a 1.0 in Moneygeek’s study which put …

https://wvstatewide.com/2023/06/13/west-virginia-healthcare-ranked-worst-in-nation/

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New Report Highlights the Health and Economic Importance of …

(8 days ago) WEBFor Immediate Release: July 21, 2021 Contact: Renee Alves, 559-916-5939 Charleston, WV – Medicaid is a federal and state health insurance program that helps low-income individuals and people with disabilities access affordable health care.Serving over 73 million people nationwide, the program provides a range of essential services that may …

https://wvpolicy.org/new-report-highlights-the-health-and-economic-importance-of-medicaid-for-wv-provides-recommendations-to-address-programs-looming-fiscal-challenges/

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Addressing West Virginia's Unique Social Landscape to Improve Health …

(9 days ago) WEBAddressing the unique challenges facing West Virginians. Social determinants of health — where people are born, grow, live, work and age — can impact up to 80% of an individual's health outcomes before any health care intervention occurs. The demise of the coal industry has created or exacerbated a unique set of challenges for West Virginia

https://www.highmarkhealth.org/blog/community/Addressing-WV-Unique-Social-Landscape.shtml

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Check-up reveals major problems: The health of West Virginia

(5 days ago) WEBIn 2015, the mortality rate from cancer in West Virginia was 190.4 deaths per 100,000, significantly higher than the national cancer mortality rate of 158.5.” …

https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/check-up-reveals-major-problems-the-health-of-west-virginia-truly-in-crisis-exponent-telegram

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State Summaries West Virginia 2021 Disparities Report AHR

(6 days ago) WEB2023 Annual Report 2023 Health of Women and Children Report 2023 Mental & Behavioral Health Data Brief 2023 Senior Report 2023 COVID-19 Report 2022 Health of Those …

https://www.americashealthrankings.org/learn/reports/2021-disparities-report/state-summaries-west-virginia

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Department of Health, Department of Health Facilities, and …

(1 days ago) WEB1/8/2024. . On January 1, 2024, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) was officially reorganized into three separate departments in accordance with House Bill 2006. The legislation passed during the 2023 Legislative Session and was signed by Governor Jim Justice on March 6, 2023.

https://dhhr.wv.gov/News/2024/Pages/DH,-DHF,-and-DoHS-Provide-Update-on-Changes-as-Result-of-the-DHHR-Reorganization.aspx

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