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Jul 9, 2026·Strategic plan
West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program Strategic Plan
This document outlines the strategic direction for the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program, aiming to enhance the state's health and economic stability. Its vision is to improve health outcomes, strengthen the rural workforce, and build a self-reliant economy through prevention, innovation, and partnerships. Key strategic priorities include addressing health-related barriers to workforce participation, establishing West Virginia as a center for rural health technology innovation, and strengthening rural healthcare access. These are advanced through seven core initiatives: Connected Care Grid, Rural Health Link, Mountain State Care Force, SmartCare Catalyst, Health to Prosperity, Personal Health Accelerator, and HealthTech Appalachia.
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West Virginia Department of Health Strategic Plan 2026-2030
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program for West Virginia aims to improve health outcomes, strengthen the rural workforce, and build a self-reliant economy through prevention, innovation, and partnership. Key strategic priorities include addressing health-related barriers to workforce participation, establishing West Virginia as a center for rural health technology innovation and partnership, and strengthening rural healthcare access while building a sustainable care delivery system. The plan is structured around seven key initiatives: Connected Care Grid, Rural Health Link, Mountain State Care Force, Smart Care Catalyst, Health To Prosperity Pipeline, Personal Health Accelerator, and HealthTech Appalachia, with target metrics spanning improved chronic disease control, reduced obesity, reduced Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) births, improved healthcare access, enhanced patient satisfaction, increased provider capacity, better clinician retention, improved rural healthcare's financial sustainability, and increased adoption of evidence-based solutions.
Feb 26, 2026·Board meeting
West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Minutes
The meeting included public comments regarding Deaf Awareness Day and legislative updates on open captioning. Board members shared information on the executive director's new policy, outreach initiatives for students, and the development of a video podcast series to raise awareness of American Sign Language and Deaf culture. Additionally, the board held a discussion concerning the education of families regarding cochlear implants, emphasizing the need for comprehensive counseling on procedures, therapy requirements, and the critical importance of ensuring language access.
Feb 17, 2026·Board meeting
West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Quarterly Board Meeting
The board meeting included discussions on staffing updates, the development of a new internal data system, and strategies for interpreter assessment and certification. Committee reports covered educational support, interpreting services, and legislative priorities. Members discussed the challenges of virtual workshops, outreach initiatives for the deaf and hard of hearing community, and plans for a Community Town Hall on healthcare to better support families. The board also addressed the potential establishment of a Junior NAD chapter and future in-person meeting requirements.
