West Virginia News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Aug 17, 2026 - Highlights a program educating community members and area social workers on the experiences of individuals and families in poverty in their rural communities. The goal of the event is to increase understanding about common healthcare challenges, as well as ways local organizations can reach the community.
Source: The Preston County News & Journal
Jul 31, 2026 - Describes a heart failure care program in rural West Virginia pharmacies. The program includes care coordination between local pharmacists and cardiovascular specialists to support consistent care and identify medication-related concerns early for rural patients.
Source: WVU Medicine
Jul 23, 2026 - Profiles a West Virginia University (WVU) Medicine clinic in rural Glenville, where two WVU neurologists drive from Morgantown once a month to see patients. The clinic serves people in rural areas who lack ready access to specialists.
Source: Association of American Medical Colleges
Jul 13, 2026 - Discusses disaster response and recovery measures rural West Virginia communities have implemented as a result of floods in 2016. Notes that rural communities may have additional recovery challenges as they are more likely to have aging populations and fewer resources.
Source: Public News Service