BMRC limits services as patient census falls in Bluefield
Bluefield Regional Medical Center shuts down a unit for a period due to a low daily census. Administrator Eugene Pawlowski cites fewer doctors, physician recruitment efforts, and court pressure from malpractice costs as causes. May 2002 census averaged 127 vs 147 in May 2001, with revenues up slightly but net income down. The hospital plans to recruit physicians, reduce paperwork with automation, and prepare for a nurse shortage projected in 15 20 years.
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Rockefeller pushes 94 million for WV TANF child care
U S Senator Jay Rockefeller US WV seeks to add about 94 million over five years to the proposed TANF program for West Virginia. The package includes 38.5 million for child care and an 11 million per year TANF supplement, with two parent protections and expanded training and education options.
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SAFE
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Finance Committee
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Rahall promotes drug savings calculator for WV seniors
U S Representative Nick Rahall highlights a new drug cost calculator on the Third District website to help West Virginia seniors compare prescription drug plans amid Senate and House measures. He criticizes GOP proposals as widening the affordability gap and urges residents to use the tool to assess plans based on their own monthly medicine.
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Bluefield EMT Ken Kirby retires after 30 years of service
Kenneth L. Kirby known as Mr. EMT of Bluefield retires from the Bluefield Rescue Squad after 30 years as a volunteer and EMT. He trained 80 to 90 percent of southern West Virginia’s current EMTs, earned his instructor certificate in 1983, and will return part time as training officer after a two week break.
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Bottonline
Welfare program limits extended under TANF ruling
The ruling upheld a 60 month cutoff for TANF and West Virginia Works, noting benefits are not entitlements. Petitioners argued for injunction costs, but the judge said termination would trigger other aid options. The decision cites transportation, clothing vouchers, food stamps, and Medicaid as available supports.
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Court Ruling On Pledge Unconstitutional Sparks Debate
The Ninth Circuit maintains a stay on the ruling that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools is unconstitutional because it endorses religion. Legal scholars expect the decision to be overturned by higher courts, with presidents and lawmakers reacting sharply to the controversy. The suit was brought by an atheist parent opposing the pledge for his second grader.
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