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Fast Facts - West Virginia Department of Health and …

(9 days ago) WEBApproximately 14.6% of West Virginia adults could not afford needed medical care in the past year. More than one-fifth of West Virginia adults did not have a routine checkup in the past year (21.4%). Weight Status. The prevalence of obesity in West Virginia was …

https://dhhr.wv.gov/hpcd/data_reports/Pages/Fast-Facts.aspx

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WEST VIRGINIA Key Findings HEALTH DISPARITIES

(5 days ago) WEBMammogram Screenings. The percentage of Medicare-covered women undergoing mammogram screenings in West Virginia is lower than the percentage at the national …

https://www.arc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/WVHealthDisparitiesKeyFindings8-17.pdf

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HEALTHCARE COST CRISIS REVEALED - AZ, DE, NJ, WV

(5 days ago) WEBIn the last year, 1 in 3 West Virginia residents did not seek treatment for a health problem due to cost of care. Over 1,000,000 West Virginia residents support allowing Medicare …

https://www.westhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/REPORT-WH-GSG-West-Virginia-May-Report-21.06.01.pdf

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Many West Virginians still struggle to access health care.

(5 days ago) WEBThe legislature needs to understand the gravity of the problem.” But so far this legislative session, when it comes to hospitals and health care, West Virginia …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/03/05/many-west-virginians-still-struggle-to-access-health-care-heres-how-certificate-of-need-laws-fit-into-the-conversation/

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Health in West Virginia - USAFacts

(5 days ago) WEBIn 2020, West Virginia had the 50th-highest based on life expectancy. A newborn in West Virginia was expected to live 72.8 years.. Life expectancy in West …

https://usafacts.org/topics/health/state/west-virginia/

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West Virginia: Almost Heaven, but Not for Mental Health

(3 days ago) WEBAlmost Heaven, but Not for Mental Health. In West Virginia – a ruggedly rural state with an independent spirit – mental health woes are fueled by social …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-09-01/west-virginia-almost-heaven-but-not-for-mental-health

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Why West Virginia’s State Health Improvement Plan matters

(7 days ago) WEBHere’s why it matters. The Bureau for Public Health is in the process of identifying West Virginia’s most urgent health problems and planning how to address …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2023/10/15/public-health-plan-survey-dhhr/

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Health care in WV: State faces unique set of challenges, …

(3 days ago) WEBThe health-care industry is a major force in the Mountain State’s economy, with hospitals supporting nearly $10.5 billion in annual economic activity, according to information from the West Virginia …

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/health-care-in-wv-state-faces-unique-set-of-challenges-opportunities/article_18a140c9-7fe0-5ac7-8fd4-56b8700ea414.html

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WV lawmakers eye DHHR shakeup as poor health persists

(7 days ago) WEBAddressing health issues head-on. Fixing DHHR alone is not enough to reverse problems with social services and poor health trends in West Virginia. To be …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2022/11/21/dhhr-west-virginia-lawmakers-eye-shakeup/

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State Summaries West Virginia 2021 Disparities Report

(6 days ago) WEBPlease take a quick survey. 2023 Annual Report. 2023 Health of Women and Children Report. 2023 Mental & Behavioral Health Data Brief. 2023 Senior Report. 2023 COVID …

https://www.americashealthrankings.org/learn/reports/2021-disparities-report/state-summaries-west-virginia

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West Virginia doctors work to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas

(Just Now) WEBWith support from the Pulitzer Center and in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center, William Brangham starts our series in Martinsburg, West …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/west-virginia-doctors-work-to-bridge-healthcare-gap-in-rural-areas

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West Virginia - County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

(2 days ago) WEBAs poverty and related stress increase, health worsens. In West Virginia, 24% of children are living in poverty. Children in poverty among West Virginia counties range from 12% …

https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/sites/default/files/media/document/state/downloads/CHR2019_WV.pdf

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Challenging terrains: socio-spatial analysis of Primary Health Care

(3 days ago) WEBThe goals of this paper are to assess the spatial and social accessibility of primary health care in West Virginia, and to understand spatial and social determinants …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9363866/

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2022 State Report West Virginia - County Health Rankings

(8 days ago) WEB2022 County Health Rankings: National and West Virginia State Values for Ranked Measures. Years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population (age …

https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/sites/default/files/media/document/CHR2022_WV_0.pdf

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Stats of the State of West Virginia - Centers for Disease Control …

(1 days ago) WEBWest Virginia Birth Data 2017; West Virginia Birth Data 2017 State Rank* U.S.** Percent of Births to Unmarried Mothers: 45.6: 9th: 39.8: Cesarean Delivery Rate: 35.2: Health …

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/states/westvirginia/westvirginia.htm

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Many of West Virginia’s health issues stem from cultural norm

(3 days ago) WEBAccording to the 2018-2022 State Rural Health Plan, compiled by the West Virginia DHHR Bureau for Public Health, West Virginians feel mentally unhealthy 31 …

https://www.register-herald.com/many-of-west-virginia-s-health-issues-stem-from-cultural-norm/article_9e51e724-d418-11e8-96be-83b977edd525.html

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Health Policy, the Social Safety Net, and the 2023 Legislative Session

(Just Now) WEBWest Virginia has long faced significant health-related challenges, many of which could have been meaningfully addressed by bills introduced during the 2023 …

https://wvpolicy.org/health-policy-the-social-safety-net-and-the-2023-legislative-session/

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WV agencies need $300 million to address health issues

(1 days ago) WEBby Erin Beck January 9th, 2024. Gov. Jim Justice unveiled the "Jobs and Hope" program at his 2019 State of the State address. Now, health officials say the program will end …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2024/01/09/health-agencies-request-2025-budget-increase/

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A Poor Health Report for West Virginia - WV MetroNews

(4 days ago) WEBWest Virginia scores better in the categories of physical environment (36 th) and clinical care (35 th). The state ranks 42 nd of the 50 states when all five categories …

https://wvmetronews.com/2022/03/29/a-poor-health-report-for-west-virginia/

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Check-up reveals major problems: The health of West Virginia

(5 days ago) WEBIn 2015, the mortality rate from cancer in West Virginia was 190.4 deaths per 100,000, significantly higher than the national cancer mortality rate of 158.5.” …

https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/check-up-reveals-major-problems-the-health-of-west-virginia-truly-in-crisis-exponent-telegram

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West Virginia Rankings US News Best States

(3 days ago) WEBHealth Care Access #24: Health Care Quality #47: Public Health #50: Former West Virginia Health Official Gets Probation in COVID-19 Payment Investigation.

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/west-virginia

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Success Story: West Virginia PRAMS CDC

(9 days ago) WEBIn 2017, the West Virginia Division of Perinatal and Women’s Health used PRAMS data on unintended pregnancy and contraceptive use to help the West Virginia …

https://www.cdc.gov/prams/php/success-stories-data-to-action/west-virginia.html

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New Health Blueprint Maps Healthier Future for Southwest Virginia

(8 days ago) WEBMay 16, 2024. New Health Blueprint Maps Healthier Future for Southwest Virginia. A new plan outlines solutions to the grave health problems that grip a rural …

https://newsroom.uvahealth.com/2024/05/16/new-health-blueprint-maps-healthier-future-for-southwest-virginia/

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Major issues persist in WV behavioral health homes

(6 days ago) WEBAccording to DHHR, in 2020, West Virginia was able to employ only an estimated 17% of the necessary mental health care professionals to take care of …

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/09/16/systemic-abuse-neglect-wv-behavioral-health-homes/

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The West Virginia dilemma E-News West Virginia University

(7 days ago) WEBThe West Virginia dilemma. John Deskins contributes to reporting from The Wall Street Journal on workforce needs in the Mountain State. Read the article. …

https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2024/05/08/the-west-virginia-dilemma

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Explore Health Measures and Rankings in West Virginia AHR

(6 days ago) WEBDiscover more about Health Measures and Rankings in West Virginia from America's Health Rankings. Home View Reports. Explore Data. News. About Us. Search. Home …

https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/states/WV

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