# West Virginia healthcare infrastructure and workforce reform > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-virginia-healthcare-infrastructure-and-workforce-reform > Updated: 2026-09-09T19:53:08.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. West Virginia is undergoing a multi-faceted modernization of its healthcare system through significant federal and state investments. Initial efforts focused on infrastructure and technology, with Vandalia Health receiving a $15 million federal grant for equipment upgrades and cybersecurity. Additionally, the West Virginia Department of Health began managing nearly $200 million from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to expand telehealth and implement a ‘Smart Care Catalyst’ for value-based care. Following these infrastructure developments, the state has shifted focus toward addressing workforce shortages. Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $2.4 million grant for the Ascend West Virginia program to support rural medical services. Complementing these state initiatives, a partnership between Valley College and Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) was established in Beckley to provide scholarships for employees in nursing, medical training, and business, while offering students increased externship opportunities. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: West Virginia expands healthcare workforce initiatives West Virginia is expanding healthcare workforce initiatives through a $2.4 million Ascend West Virginia grant and a new educational partnership between Valley College and Appalachian Regional Healthcare. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-virginia-expands-healthcare-workforce-initiatives ### 2026-08-12: West Virginia healthcare receives major federal infrastructure and rural health funding West Virginia healthcare systems are receiving major federal investments, including a $15 million grant for Vandalia Health's cybersecurity and a $200 million program to transform rural health services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-virginia-healthcare-receives-major-federal-infrastructure-and-rural-health-funding --- Cite as: West Virginia healthcare infrastructure and workforce reform. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/west-virginia-healthcare-infrastructure-and-workforce-reform