West Virginia Cancer Screening Services to Receive More Than $1.3 Million
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that cancer mobile screening services in West Virginia will receive over $1.3 million to expand access to breast and lung cancer screenings, particularly in rural areas across the state.
Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, October 26, 2026 —
West Virginia’s cancer mobile screening services will receive more than $1.3 million to expand access to breast and lung cancer screenings, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced. The effort is intended to reach people in rural areas across the state.
The announcement identifies the funding total as more than $1.3 million, but does not provide an exact amount. It also does not specify when the money will be distributed, which organizations or programs will receive it, or how many screening services or locations the funding will support.
The stated focus is on mobile screening and access to two types of cancer screening: breast and lung. The announcement, as summarized, does not describe eligibility requirements, how residents can access the services, or whether the funding will support new screening units, existing operations, or both. It also does not provide details about the source of the funding.
Rural areas are a particular focus of the planned expansion, according to the announcement. No specific communities, counties, or regions were identified, and no timeline for the expansion was provided. The information available also does not state how the impact of the funding will be measured.
The announcement signals an investment in mobile screening access, but further details about implementation remain unspecified. The contractor or provider names, distribution plan, and schedule were not included in the trend summary. No additional information about the program’s next steps was provided.
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