Senator Capito’s Unwavering Commitment to Improving Healthcare Services in Hardy County: A Groundbreaking Ceremony and $474,000 Loan Mark a New Era in West Virginia

Senator Capito, a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Hardy County Health Department in Moorefield. The project is expected to improve healthcare services and educational opportunities available in the county.

The project was funded by Capito in 2023 and aims to develop a new health department and Food Service Training Facility to cater to the growing community. This will help address health, food service, and educational needs of residents in Hardy County. The Senator expressed her pride in supporting this initiative and anticipates its positive impact on the region.

Mallie Combs, Executive Director of the Hardy County Rural Development Authority commended Senator Capito for her continuous support and understanding of community needs. The partnership with Senator Capito has been fruitful for the development of Hardy County, and her presence at the groundbreaking ceremony was appreciated. In May 2023, Senator Capito secured a $474,000 loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Grant Program to contribute to the construction of the new health facility in Moorefield. This funding will play a crucial role in bringing the project to fruition and improving healthcare services available in Hardy County.

Hardy County is rapidly growing area in West Virginia that has caught attention as a beacon for the state due to its collaborative effort between federal, state, and local levels that led to this project’s realization. This collaboration has helped develop a new health department that will address healthcare needs while expanding food service options and providing educational opportunities for residents.

Overall, this project highlights Senator Capito’s commitment towards improving healthcare services available in West Virginia through her support towards such initiatives that benefit local communities.