Ascend WV Expands Healthcare Talent | Charleston News

Governor Patrick Morrisey just poured $2.4 million into Ascend WV, a five-year-old initiative by Marshall University leaders Brad and Alys Smith, to bring skilled healthcare workers from outside West Virginia—and keep them here. New funding supports three key programs, aiming to onboard 125 new professionals in the first year, expanding beyond current counties. With recent wins like adding Charleston and launching Ascend Heroes for veterans, momentum is building. The goal? Embed these professionals in WV culture so they stay, boosting care quality and stabilizing the state’s healthcare workforce for good. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac4e507db16c68ea