$1.6 million announced by Manchin to go towards Rainelle Medical Center and two other projects

Danielle Sandler

May 15, 2024 at 1:26 PM·1 min read

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CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Senator Joe Manchin announced a funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that will be used for the Rainelle Medical Center and two other projects from West Virginia University (WVU).

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The two other medical research projects are focusing on vision and aging.

“I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $1.6 million to strengthen health services in Greenbrier County and advance important aging and vision research at WVU. I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of these important initiatives for years to come. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for resources that support academic research and ensure all West Virginians have access to quality, affordable healthcare,” said Senator Manchin.

Each award are as followed:

$1,184,522: Rainelle Medical Center, Greenbrier County
$228,000: West Virginia University: Aging Research
$228,000: West Virginia University: Vision Research

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The total funding for these projects is $1,640,522.

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