WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley
Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate
Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,209,080 from the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the West Virginia Department of Health
and Human Resources to improve West Virginians’ health through preventing and
managing diabetes, heart disease and strokes.
“As a
member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I have consistently advocated
for additional support for our health departments to help prevent chronic
illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Today’s announcement is
welcome news for our state, and will make meaningful impact on the health and
lives of West Virginians. I will continue to use my role on the Appropriations
Committee to advocate for additional funding and resources for health
departments across our state,” Senator
Capito said.
“West
Virginia has one of the highest rates of diabetes, stroke and heart disease
related issues in the nation, but these illnesses can be managed and often
prevented with the right resources and recovery methods. With a highly
vulnerable population, we must do more to help our neighbors, family, and
friends manage and identify health problems. I am pleased HHS is investing in
programs that will improve West Virginians’ health while preventing and
managing diabetes, heart disease and strokes. As a member of the Senate
Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for funding to support
access to quality healthcare and vital prevention programs in the Mountain
State,” said Senator Manchin.
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