Over $14 million for infectious disease prevention and health programs in WV

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by: Chris Robertson

Posted: May 30, 2023 / 03:30 PM EDT

Updated: May 30, 2023 / 03:58 PM EDT

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS)– US Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced $22,007,997 in funding for healthcare programs to protect/improve the well-being of West Virginians.

According to Capito and Manchin, the funding was provided by the US Department of health and Human Services. The funding is designed to help prevent/control cancer and infectious through organizations such as WVU, Marshall, and the DHHR.

Individual Awards:

$13,180,117 – West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources: Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases
$2,192,531 – West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources: Black Lung/Coal Miners Clinic Program
$2,015,000 – West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources: Cancer Prevention and Control Programs
$1,384,120 – West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources: Grants to States for Loan Repayment Program
$1,335,000 – West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources: Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program
$732,261 – West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Program
$478,968 – Marshall University: Graduate Psychology Education Programs
$390,000 – West Virginia University: School-Based Interventions to Promote Equity and Improve Health
$300,000 – Hope House Ministries: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Program

“As Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Labor-HHS Subcommittee, I’m pleased to see resources on the way to West Virginia that will support important initiatives that make an impact in our state. I will continue to advocate on behalf of West Virginians through my role, and help support programs that keep our residents healthy, train our medical professionals, and uplift our students who need it the most.”
Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia Senator (R)

I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $22 million in these nine critical initiatives that will strengthen healthcare services throughout West Virginia… The funding announced today will improve the health and well-being of West Virginians by preventing and controlling the spread of cancer and infectious diseases, providing medical assistance for our brave miners who are suffering from Black Lung Disease, combatting the drug epidemic and more. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for resources to ensure every West Virginian across the Mountain State has the quality, affordable health services they need.”
Joe Manchin, West Virginia Senator (D)

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