West Virginia Alliance for Creative Health Solutions, Inc. (WVACHS) Archive

To further develop a sustainable practice-based research network and for the mentoring of emerging leaders in primary care and medical trainees in translational research

To implement state policy and infrastructure, to foster public health efforts that support residents and families in navigating Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, while focusing on aging in place

To provide capacity-building support aiming to accelerate multi-sector partnerships that support improved health and economic vitality to Wild, Wonderful and Healthy West Virginia

To urgently address the pressing challenges associated with pediatric mental health and substance use disorder in the southern coalfields of Appalachia (over two years)

To establish West Virginia representation in the Regional Public Colleges and Universities Central Appalachia Health Consortium to address health professions shortages and strengthen regional economic development

For health educators to provide harm reduction services and preventative education to the students and relatives in the Nicholas County school system

For the Chronic Kidney Disease Management Program which provides education to patients on management of their disease and to establish a referral system for dietitians to become integrated into the care team

To produce a meaningful dentist study, provide mini-grant opportunities, and ready the dental workforce to address the vaping crisis and public health emergencies

To address food insecurity in central and southern West Virginia through community empowerment, strengthened feeding programs, and healthier eating initiatives

For “Roads to Wellness” which will craft an in-depth systems analysis underscoring the vital intersection of transportation and health in West Virginia