August 31, 2023

Manchin Announces $10.6 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Services Across West Virginia

Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $10,632,413 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen healthcare services throughout West Virginia. The funding will specifically support combatting the drug epidemic, facilitating healthcare coverage enrollment, improving maternal, cardiovascular and mental health services as well as expanding access to COVID-19 vaccinations for adults.

“I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $10.6 million to help improve the health and well-being of West Virginians across our great state,” said Senator Manchin. “The investments announced today will bolster cardiovascular, maternal and mental health services, as well as provide COVID-19 vaccinations for uninsured and underinsured adults. The funding will also be used to combat the devastating drug epidemic that continues to ravage our communities and help facilitate healthcare coverage enrollment. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for resources to ensure every West Virginian has the quality, affordable health services they need.”

Individual awards listed below:

The HHS Overdose Data to Action in States Program provides funding to help state health departments track and prevent nonfatal and fatal overdoses, while also identifying emerging drug threats.

  • $5,339,590 – West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

The HHS Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-Facilitated Exchange Program provides funding to help consumers prepare for and enroll in healthcare coverage plans.

  • $1,975,560 – First Choice Services

The HHS Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program provides funding to improve maternal care in rural communities across the country.

  • $1,000,000 – West Virginia Perinatal Partnership

The HHS Innovative Cardiovascular Health Program provides funding to assist with identifying and responding to health care disparities in cardiovascular diseases and improving related outcomes, specifically for those with hypertension and high cholesterol.

  • $650,000 – West Virginia University

The HHS Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program provides funding to community-based coalitions that engage multiple sectors of the community to prevent youth substance use.

  • $125,000 – Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center
  • $125,000 – Marshall University Research Corporation
  • $125,000 – McDowell County Commission on Aging
  • $125,000 – Belington Community Medical Services Association

The HHS Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services Program, made possible by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, provides funding to help states and territories carry out plans for providing comprehensive community mental health services.

  • $440,681 – West Virginia State Department of Health and Human Resources

The HHS Bridge Access Program directs resources to state and local public health agencies, health centers and pharmacies to provide free COVID-19 vaccines and treatments to uninsured and underinsured adults.

  • $129,953 – Valley Health Systems
  • $45,830 – Shenandoah Valley Medical System
  • $35,902 – Community Care of West Virginia
  • $32,628 – Bluestone Health Association
  • $32,489 – New River Health Association
  • $31,763 – Preston Taylor Community Health Center
  • $28,431 – Monroe County Health Department
  • $25,883 – Cabin Creek Health Systems
  • $25,883 – Rainelle Medical Center
  • $23,830 – E.A. Hawse Health Center
  • $22,551 – Change, Inc.
  • $20,141 – Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center
  • $19,760 – Womencare
  • $19,703 – Camden-on-Gauley Medical Center
  • $19,553 – Belington Community Medical Services Association
  • $18,573 – Wirt County Health Service
  • $18,538 – Ritchie County Health Department
  • $17,420 – Community Health Systems
  • $15,725 – Valley Health Care
  • $14,618 – Lincoln County Primary Care Center
  • $14,583 – Clay-Battelle Health Services Association
  • $14,399 – Monongahela Valley Association of Health Centers
  • $13,799 – Roane Family Health Center
  • $13,626 – Williamson Health and Wellness Center
  • $13,442 – Tug River Health Association
  • $12,681 – Logan-Mingo Area Mental Health
  • $12,462 – Pendleton Community Care
  • $11,044 – Rural Health Access Corporation
  • $10,790 – St. George Medical Clinic
  • $10,582 – Mountaineer Community Health Center