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A woman receives a vaccine

While COVID cases increased, West Virginians couldn’t get vaccines as Kennedy’s CDC delayed guidance

by Erin Beck September 25th, 2025

LaRanda clutches the hand of her grandfather and smiles up at him while he looks down, solemn.

Health, News, Public health

Majestic Care’s hospitals employ fewer staff than the state-owned hospitals it bought. The sale has families of residents worried.

by Erin Beck September 16th, 2025

Q&A: CEO of new nursing home operator says care for high-need West Virginians will continue, hints at staffing, building changes

by Erin Beck September 7th, 2025

Nearly 55,000 West Virginians are set to lose Medicaid. Here’s what to expect, and when.

by Erin Beck August 27th, 2025August 27th, 2025

Morrisey said he vetted the buyers of state-owned hospitals. So why is WV selling to a company accused of discrimination?

by Erin Beck August 19th, 2025August 19th, 2025

Medicaid work requirements could strip health care from thousands of West Virginians — including those with jobs

by Erin Beck July 31st, 2025

protesters holding up signs like "Protect Medicaid, Vote No" and "The War on the Poor is Immoral"

Politicians say they’re fighting Medicaid fraud. Their plan punishes patients, not the providers who steal millions.

by Erin Beck July 29th, 2025

Overdose deaths are finally down. But the crisis is far from over as Congress jeopardizes life-saving work.

by Erin Beck July 20th, 2025July 21st, 2025

Judges warned CPS was failing kids. West Virginia ethics officials want to silence them.

by Erin Beck July 8th, 2025

West Virginians already struggle to find the health care they need. It’s about to get much, much worse.

by Erin Beck July 2nd, 2025July 9th, 2025