Manchin announces $4 million for health services and vision research

FILE – Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing July 11, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Manchin says he is “seriously considering” leaving the Democratic Party and becoming an independent. The West Virginia senator made the comments Thursday on MetroNews’ “Talkline.” (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, file)

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVNS) — Senator Joe Manchin recently announced a total of $4,056,828 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for health care and medical research in West Virginia.

“I am pleased that HHS is investing more than $4 million to support medical research and improve the health and well-being of West Virginians across the Mountain State. The investments announced today will advance critical vision research at WVU and strengthen health services in Beckley and Charleston. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for resources to ensure that all West Virginians have access to affordable, quality health care,” said Senator Manchin.

The rewards are as follows:

• $1,943,664: Community Health Systems, Beckley: This funding will be used to support the Affordable Care Act Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Payment Plan.
• $1,669,565: Ryan White Title II Formula Grant Program, Charleston: This funding will be used to improve the quality, availability and organization of health services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
• $443,599: West Virginia University: Vision Research, Morgantown: This funding will contribute to research that examines how visual experience works with the thalamus and visuomotor responses.

This funding will support Beckley health care workers and health services for people living with HIV/AIDS in Charleston. The money will also support vision research at West Virginia University (WVU).