West Virginia

West Virginia Governor Morrisey announced $202 million in new rural health funding. University partnerships were also announced to maximize the impact of opioid-related interventions.

A rural community in West Virginia is launching a workforce development program supported by the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve rural health care locally. The initiative aims to address healthcare workforce challenges in rural areas.

West Virginia awarded nearly $17 million through its Rural Health Transformation Program targeting diabetes care and rural health workforce development across multiple initiatives. Seven awards support nutrition, remote patient monitoring, care coordination, clinical training, and apprenticeships in rural communities.

Governor Morrisey announced nearly $17 million in Rural Health Transformation awards aimed at strengthening rural health care in West Virginia. The announcement highlights state-level commitment to improving rural health infrastructure and services.

The announcement reschedules a webinar introducing the Water Is Medicine funding opportunity. Applications for this solicitation are due November 20, 2024. Event schedule: - AFA Release Webinar (rescheduled) - 11/10/2024 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET - https://www.youtube.com/@WestVirginiaRHTPStream - Application deadline - 11/20/2024

This document is an RFP solicitation supporting the West Virginia RHTP workforce development initiative, specifically on career pathway advancement for healthcare workers. It is part of a larger Rural Health Transformation Program effort in the state.

This solicitation funds a coordinated household drinking water program targeting homes in McDowell and Mingo Counties reliant on private wells or similar water sources. It covers testing, filter provision, resident training, and follow-up water safety confirmation. The application process is managed through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service portal. Event schedule: - Application Deadline - 11/20/2026 - AFA Release Webinar - November 10, 2026 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET - YouTube livestream at West Virginia RHTP Stream

West Virginia has at least $500 million allocated from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to revolutionize rural healthcare. Governor Patrick Morrisey has developed a bold vision centered on seven flagship initiatives to guide investment across the state. The program spans fiscal years 2026 through 2030 and is administered by CMS.

WV RHTP has obligated $3.8 million and spent $4.6 million for administrative support. The program has already awarded 75 grants with 73 directly in West Virginia, aiming to address multiple facets including workforce, technology, and innovation. Event schedule: - , 2026 - August 10 - 0

This announcement summarizes major RHTP-related developments and open opportunities from several states: Mississippi is launching a $9.5 million rural EHR replacement FAQ and Q&A, Georgia extends its grant deadline, New Hampshire continues RHTP TA recruiting and critical hospital cohort applications, Montana convenes its advisory council, Tennessee clarifies CARE Grants arrangements, and other states preview coming awards or extensions. No new recipient-level awards are named; focus is on strategy, upcoming deadlines, and program enhancements. Key contacts: T-TAC Submission Contact FHC-T-TAC@healthynh.org; At-a-Glance/General Contact GO-NORTH-FHC@healthynh.org Event schedule: - Georgia Rural Simulation Mannequin Grant Program Deadline - 11/20/2026 - Mississippi EHR Replacement Application Deadline - 11/23/2026 - New Hampshire Critical Access & Acute Care Hospital RFA Priority Deadline - 11/12/2026 - 5:00 PM ET - Application portal - Montana Center of Excellence Advisory Council Meeting - 11/19/2026 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM MT - Delta Hotels Helena Colonial, Helena, MT - Montana Stakeholder Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting - 11/30/2026 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM MT - Virtual (register) - Tennessee CARE Grants RFA Application Deadline - 11/20/2026 - 2:00 PM CT - Tennessee CARE Grants Evaluation Notice - 12/22/2026 - Tennessee CARE Grants Contract Start Date - 02/01/2027

A $1.34 million Rural Health Transformation award was granted to the WVU Cancer Institute to replace its aging mobile mammography unit, Bonnie’s Bus, and expand access to breast and lung cancer screenings in West Virginia. The initiative aims to deliver preventive cancer screenings directly to rural communities, reducing barriers to care and improving early detection rates. The announcement emphasized the importance of early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

West Virginia posted a third edition document update on rural health transformation. The link is https://www.ruralhealthtransformation.life/p/west-virginia-posts-a-third-edition

The OhioSEE program received $25 million funding to expand to additional high-need rural counties in Ohio. The program removes barriers by providing onsite eye care services directly at rural schools, leveraging partnerships with local and statewide organizations. Event schedule: - , 2026 - October 15 - |