July 25, 2022

Manchin, Capito Announce $2.2 Million for Three West Virginia Healthcare Providers

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2,211,192 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support three West Virginia healthcare providers. This funding from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) was included in the CARES Act and other bipartisan COVID-19 pandemic relief packages.

“Healthcare professionals across West Virginia continue to go above and beyond to care for their fellow West Virginians. I’m pleased these three providers are receiving support through the Provider Relief Fund to continue their critical work to keep our communities safe and healthy,” said Senator Manchin. “As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for resources to support our healthcare professionals as they care for West Virginians across the Mountain State.”

“West Virginians rely on our local health care professionals for a variety of services, particularly in our rural communities. Our health care facilities stepped up in a big way during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their courageous service undoubtedly saved lives. That is why it is crucial that we provide the support they need to be prepared and operate efficiently and effectively,” Senator Capito said. “I will continue to advocate for our local health care facilities and professionals across the state of West Virginia.”

Individual awards listed below:

$1,280,663 – Camden-Clark Physician Corporation in Parkersburg, West Virginia
$895,973 – Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg, West Virginia
$34,556 – EWV Holdings Nursing Home in Elizabeth, West Virginia

Senators Manchin and Capito’s recent efforts to secure funding for rural healthcare providers:

On July 8^th, 2022, Senators Manchin and Capito announced $580K through HRSA for the Preston Memorial Hospital, which was made possible through a Congressionally Directed spending request from both Senators.
On July 7^th, 2022, Senator Manchin announced $1.9 million from the American Rescue Plan to support Community Health Systems in Beckley, West Virginia.
On June 22^nd, 2022, Senators Manchin and Capito announced $424K from the PRF to support nine West Virginia healthcare providers.
On May 24^th, 2022, Senators Manchin and Capito announced $5.4 million from the PRF to support nine West Virginia healthcare providers.
On May 12^th, 2022, Senator Manchin announced $6 million from the American Rescue Plan to support twelve West Virginia rural healthcare providers and suppliers.
On April 14^th, 2022, Senator Manchin announced $1.6 million from the American Rescue Plan to support 3 West Virginia rural healthcare providers.
On April 14^th, 2022, Senators Manchin and Capito announced $8.2 million from the PRF to support 12 West Virginia healthcare providers.
On March 24^th, 2022, Senators Manchin and Capito announced $239K from HRSA to support ten West Virginia healthcare providers.
On March 8^th, 2022, Senators Manchin and Capito announced $1.4 million from HRSA to support 13 West Virginia healthcare providers.
On January 27^th, 2022, Senators Manchin and Capito announced $12.2 million from HRSA to support 32 West Virginia healthcare providers.

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