WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) allocations from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Transportation (DOT), Education (DOE), the Rural Housing Service, and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

These allocations, which were secured through CDS requests made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), will support rural health care projects throughout the state.

“These CDS allocations represent a significant investment in the health and well-being of all West Virginians,” Senator Capito said. “By securing these funds, we are delivering critical resources to strengthen rural health care infrastructure, expand access to essential services, and support the dedicated providers who serve our communities every day.”

“Thank you to Senator Capito for your continuous support and the Congressionally Directed Spending projects,” Tamara Fuller, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Vandalia Health Systems, said. “We are grateful for the significant contributions towards strengthening Vandalia Health’s ability to modernize our infrastructure, enhance cybersecurity and ultimately better serve our communities. Your dedication and involvement in these critical projects are truly appreciated.”

“We are incredibly thankful for this appropriations support championed by Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice— funding that will allow us to expand healthcare education at Concord University,” Bethany Meighen, President of Concord University, said. “We lead by our motto, ‘Come to Learn; Go to Serve,’ and this generous funding reflects their dedication to serving our state, our students, and rural health care needs in West Virginia.”

“Minnie Hamilton would like to thank Senator Capito and her colleagues for her continued and unwavering support of rural health initiatives in our region of West Virginia. The financial support of our facilities upgrade project will ensure the stability of healthcare to our patients for decades to come,” Eric Ritchie, COO of Minnie Hamilton Health System, said.

“Memorial Health System is deeply grateful for the $3.58 million in Congressionally Directed Spending secured through the FY26 appropriations bill, and for the steadfast leadership and support of Senator Capito and Senator Justice that made this transformative investment possible,” Scott Cantley, CEO and President of Memorial Health System, said. “The expansion of Sistersville General Hospital marks a new era for health care in Sistersville, throughout Tyler County and the surrounding communities. This new modern facility will bring specialty care, advanced procedures, dedicated lab and diagnostic services, and expanded community space closer to home. By creating space for rotating specialists in top-tier service lines and enhancing access to essential services all under one roof, we are strengthening the health of the entire region. We will provide Sistersville and the surrounding area with the finest facility and the best care possible, ensuring that high-quality, comprehensive care is accessible for generations to come.”

“These funds will support Coplin Health Systems’ construction of a new facility in Parkersburg, including a health clinic and an adjacent community wellness building. The project will expand access to integrated healthcare services in a Health Professional Shortage Area, helping address clinical needs and barriers to good health in our community, and we thank Senator Capito for her support of this community investment,” Rob Dudley, President and CEO of Coplin Health Systems, said.

“This investment will help Bethany build state-of-the-art learning environments that prepare students for high-demand careers in nursing, allied health, biology, and chemistry—right here in our rural community,” Dr. Jamie Caridi, President of Bethany College, said. “It strengthens our ability to educate the next generation of health and STEM professionals while supporting workforce needs.”

Individual allocation details listed below:

  • $15,000,000 CDS allocation to Charleston Area Medical Center (Charleston, W.Va.) to upgrade the technical infrastructure and cybersecurity technology across CAMC’s South Region to healthcare standards that will allow safe delivery of patient care and protection of patient’s data.
  • $8,100,000 CDS allocation to Mon Health Medical Center (Morgantown, W.Va.) to upgrade the technical infrastructure and cybersecurity technology across the Vandalia Health North Region to healthcare standards that will allow safe delivery of patient care and protection of patient’s data.
  • $7,600,000 CDS allocation to Montgomery General; Healthcare Systems Inc. (Montgomery, W.Va.) to renovate and reconfigure Montgomery General Hospitals interior layout to improve accessibility and patient care by relocating its primary care clinic and outpatient therapy departments to the first floor.
  • $7,500,000 CDS allocation to Concord University (Athens, W.Va) to support renovation and equipment for expansion of the Center for Rural Healthcare Workforce Solutions to house nursing, physician assistant, and other health care programs.
  • $5,485,000 CDS allocation to Mon Health Medical Center (Morgantown, W.Va.) to fund critical infrastructure upgrades.
  • $3,250,000 CDS allocation to Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center, Inc. (Grantsville, W.Va.)to fund necessary renovations to the 1960’s era hospital that will allow for patient centered care to be provided to central West Virginia.
  • $3,580,000 CDS allocation to Sistersville General Hospital (Sistersville, W.Va.) to support expansion efforts, significantly enhancing the ability to serve the communities’ growing health care needs.
  • $2,450,000 CDS allocation to the WVU Medicine-Weirton Medical Center (Weirton, W.Va.)to support renovation and expansion efforts to the existing emergency room.
  • $2,105,000 CDS allocation to Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority (Charleston, W.Va.) to fund the purchase of six advanced life support (ALS) ambulances and one critical care (CCT) ambulance to replace or supplement similar vehicles now testing the limits of their useful lives.
  • $1,500,000 CDS allocation to Wirt County Health Services Association and Coplin Health Systems (Parkersburg, W.Va.) to construct a new facility to house clinical space, administrative offices, and a separate multi-purpose building to facilitate training, community meetings, group behavioral health therapies, and wellness events.
  • $1,200,000 CDS allocation to the City of Logan (Logan, W.Va.) to create a planned historic tax credit mixed use redevelopment project to establish a White Coat Housing Community consisting of short-term rental units for resident physicians, pharmacy residents, medical students, locum tenens and health care professionals and creating ground floor commercial space to enhance downtown economic development opportunities.
  • $1,150,000 CDS allocation to Bethany College (Bethany, W.Va.) to expand the STEM and health labs as well as the nursing program.
  • $345,000 CDS allocation to the Jefferson County Commission (Charles Town, W.Va.) to relocate and expand its Health Department to improve access to essential health services and better serve the county’s highest-need populations.