Senator Capito Tours West Virginia Health Right’s Expansion Project and Reaffirms Commitment to Providing Vital Care for Underserved Populations.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has visited West Virginia Health Right’s expansion project at their main facility. The project, expected to be completed later this month, was made possible in part by a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award secured by Senator Capito in September 2022. During her visit, she expressed support for the organization and its vital care and services to West Virginians in need.

Senator Capito acknowledged the rapid growth of West Virginia Health Right in the Kanawha River Valley over the past decade and praised the dedication of their workforce. She emphasized the importance of the expanded facility in ensuring that West Virginia Health Right can continue to serve the community well into the future. Senator Capito has a history of supporting West Virginia Health Right and their mission to provide care to underserved populations. She participated in the opening of the clinic on Charleston’s West Side in June 2021 and secured $4,000,000 through a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) CDS request to support the expansion efforts of West Virginia Health Right.

The tour of the expansion project allowed Senator Capito to see firsthand the progress made by West Virginia Health Right towards providing essential services to more people in need. She reaffirmed her commitment to supporting organizations that provide vital care and services to West Virginians, highlighting their importance in ensuring a healthy community for all residents.