Health Archives - Mountain State Spotlight

As Morrisey doles out federal healthcare funding, thousands of West Virginians stand to lose their Medicaid coverage

by Erin Beck September 29th, 2026September 29th, 2026

Many West Virginians will stop qualifying for Medicaid. A new rural healthcare fund won’t help them pay for care.

New study: Black lung disease rate in Appalachia is the worst in nearly 50 years as coal miner protections stall

by Howard Berkes, Public Health Watch and Justin Hicks, Louisville Public Media August 5th, 2026August 6th, 2026

WVU Health leadership failed to address painkiller thefts for years as opioids devastated West Virginia

by Henry Culvyhouse July 17th, 2026July 16th, 2026

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Deaf West Virginians have asked for captioned movies for almost a decade. Lawmakers shelved a bill to improve access.

by Henry Culvyhouse June 14th, 2026June 11th, 2026

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West Virginians are dying from drug overdoses. Lawmakers continue to restrict programs.

by Duncan Slade March 9th, 2026March 9th, 2026

Statehouse Spotlight

Coalfield residents need hundreds of millions of dollars for clean water. Lawmakers propose a drop in the bucket.

by Henry Culvyhouse February 17th, 2026February 17th, 2026

Health care costs are increasing. Here are five ways West Virginia lawmakers could lower costs.

by Erin Beck January 8th, 2026January 7th, 2026

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HUD helped this disabled West Virginian get housing. Funding cuts could send people like him back into homelessness.

by Erin Beck December 7th, 2025December 9th, 2025

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Here’s how West Virginia’s childhood vaccine law is being threatened and why it matters

by Henry Culvyhouse November 21st, 2025December 3rd, 2025

Already contending with health care cuts, struggling West Virginians now face food stamp delays

by Henry Culvyhouse October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025