West Virginia lawmaker raises concerns over Rural Health grant recipient

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 932

Last Updated: 1 day, 7 hours ago

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As West Virginia continues to announce recipients of its federal Rural Health Transformation program funding, a state lawmaker this week raised concerns about one organization set to receive a grant of more than $1 million.

The state Department of Health awarded the Spotted Owl Health Organization in Kanawha County $1.17 million in Rural Health Transformation funds to fund employer-based work sites, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced earlier this month.

Del. Gary Howell, R-Mineral, asked …

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