CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Hospitals throughout West Virginia will receive a total of $5.4 million from the federal government for COVID-19 testing and mitigation efforts.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin announced the funds Thursday, saying each of the 21 rural hospitals will receive $258,376. The funds are distributed through the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program.
“The American Rescue Plan continues to deliver critical relief to West Virginia, and this funding for 21 rural hospitals across the state will help curb the spread of the virus,” Manchin said.
Hospitals receiving funding are Boone Memorial Hospital, Broaddus Hospital, Grafton City Hospital, Grant Memorial Hospital, Hampshire Memorial Hospital, Minnie Hamilton Health System, Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital, Montgomery General Hospital, Plateau Medical Center, Pocahontas Memorial Hospital, Roane General Hospital, Sistersville General Hospital, Summers County Appalachian Regional Healthcare, War Memorial Hospital, Webster County Memorial Hospital, West Virginia University Medicine Braxton County Memorial Hospital, WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital, WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center, WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital, WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and WVU Medicine Summersville Regional Medical Center.
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