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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. includes theAndrew White Veterans and providers to work at rural, tribal
Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) Community Care Opioid SafetyAct, and underserved VA facilities.
applauded President Trump forbipartisan legislation Senator The establishment of mobile
signing the VA MISSION Act, Manchin cosponsored last year to medical deployment teams to
legislation that willimprove non-VA strengthen the opioid therapy safety provide additional care at
care and expand the Caregivers and pain care that veterans receive understaffed or overwhelmed VA
program to Veterans of all eras. through both the VAcommunitycare facilities.
Senator Manchin has personally programs and private providers. Measures to increase
championed expanding caregiver This bill honors the memory of accountability over opioid
benefits to veterans of all eras Andrew White, a West Virginiaprescribing practices for veterans.
including family caregivers of veteran who died in 2008 as a result These measures were originally
veterans injured during World War of complications associated with proposed in the Andrew White
If, the Korean, Vietnam and the PTSD medications. The VA Veterans Community Care Opioid
Persian GulfWar. MISS!ON Act will also: Safety Act, of which Senator
"I applaud President Trump for Consolidate VA community careManchin is an original cosponsor.
signing this commonsense, programs, including the Choice Additional transparency and
bipartisan legislation that will make Program, into one program that accountability over VA contracts,
sure Veterans can get the care they makes more sense for veterans, VA such as HealthNet and TriWest or
have earned as soon as they need it. employees, community providers, the impending electronic health
But, that doesn't mean I likeveteran services organizations, and records contract.
everything in this bill. I tried to taxpayers. Removal of barriers for veterans
remove the VA Asset and Expands caregiver benefits toto access mental telehealth care
Infrastructure ~ Review (AIR)veterans of all eras including family closer to home. lncludes flznding to
provision from the bill in order to caregivers of veterans injured keep the Choice Program operatirlg
protect West Virginia Veteran care during World War If, the Korean, until the new community care
and prevent VA facilities in West Vietnam and Persian Gulf War.program is operational. The $5.2
Virginia from closing. As a member Bolsters the ability of VA facilities billion in funding is necessary to
of the Senate Veterans' Affairs to better serve veterans, prevent disruptions of care for
Committee, I will be calling for An increase in loan repaymentveterans and to keep the Choice
hearings and possibly holdingamounts for VA medical Program operating until the new
nominations, if necessary, to prevent professionals, community care program is
closures in West Virginia. Even Greater recruitment, retention operationalin May'2019.
though this bill still had that AIR and relocation incentives so that VA Background on the AIR Act:
Act included, I voted to pass theVA can attract and maintain highSenator Manchin attempted to
MISSION Act because it improves quality providers and better address remove the AIR Act,provision from
VA's community care program, workforce vacancies, the bill, legislation that could be
makesiteasierforVAtohirequality Authorization to hire more harmful to West Virginia Veterans
healthcare professionals, and it medical scribes to assist physicians and VA facilities. To ~vatch Senator
expands the Caregiver Program to. so that doctors can focus on serving Manchin's remarks on the Senate
veterans of all eras." Senator veterans, and not filling outFloor in opposition to the AIR Act
Manchin said. paperwork, provision The AIR Act provision in
The VA MISSION Act also Incentives for medical residents
Rep. Jenkins Reintroduces CRIB Act to
Help NAS Babies
"We're reintroducing the CRIB Act to keep this momentum
going in the House and Senate to ensure healthy lives for
ildren acrossour country."
Mayor Travis Copenhaver (far right) and just some of the students who received certificates for
completing the Drug Resistance Education Program at Alderson Elementary School.
On Monday, June 4, 2018,
students from the Alderson
Elementary School's third, fourth
and fifth grades who graduated from
the Drug Resistance Education
Program were given certificates and
they, and their parents or guardians,
were treated to dinner.
The dinner was chtered by The
Corner Cafe in Union and included
fried chicken, ham, scalloped and
mashed potatoes, small corn dogs (a
favorite of the kids), mac and cheese,
fruit and several desserts. After the
happening at an earlier age. We
discussed the risks and
consequences of misusing
medications. Then we moved on to
the dangers of illegal drugs and the
abuse of prescription medications.
We identified the signs of someone
abusing drugs, the effect that can
larger, more comprehensive
approach to reducing drug abuse in
Alderson. Addiction knows no socio-
economic boundaries or race, creed,
gender, or religion."
Tia Humphreys, LPN, Greenbrier
County Health Department, asked,
"How long do you think Hepatitis C
have on your body and your whole can live in a water bottle that may
life, and how to get help. Finally we have been used as part of the process
discussed peer pressure and how to of injecting drugs? Three weeks!"
make good choices to live a drug-free She is a firm believer in the needle
life style." exchange program and related the
Paula McCoy, RN, Lead School story of a local EMS crew member
meal, Mayor Travis Copenhaver Nurse for Greenbrier County, noted who ran a needle through his knee
welcomed the students, parents, that much of the material came from when he knelt down to perform CPR
school personnel, members of the the National Association of School on a patient.
Alderson Police Department, and Nurses. Sonja Manspile from the Rainelle
other visitors. Principal Debbie Fairchild said, Medical Center taught a
Autumn Kirk, RN, School Nurse "Staffwere sensitized to the problem complementary program called
for Alderson Elementary, described during a teacher training day in ~he Students Against Destructive
the content ofthe program Shesmd, :fal~ so Whdh Mayor Copenhaver~ :DeCisions at Alderson Elementar~
"The first class was about the safe approached me abbutCthe! pi"0gram, Mayor Copenhaver congratulated
use of over-the counter medications I said yes". the students on their
and prescription medications. The Mayor Copenhaver said, "Thisaccomplishment as he presented the
abuse of prescription drugs is education program is part of the certificates.
Representative Evan Jenkins has
reintroduced the CRIB Act, his
legislation to help expand care
programs for drug exposed
newborns.
The Caring Recovery for Infants
and Babies (CRIB) Act, H.R. 6004,
wc'dd build on the best practices of
Lily's Place in Huntington for
treating babies born exposed to
heroin, opioids and other drugs. It
would also make it easier for similar
centers to open across the country
by cutting regulatory red tape.
The bill is also sponsored by Mike
Turner (R-Ohio). Acompanion bill in
the U.S. Senate is sponsored by
Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio),
Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bob
Casey (D-Pa.), Dean Heller (R-Nev.),
Angus King (I-Maine), Joe Manchin
(DW.Va.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and
Notice
COMMISSION MEETING
The Summers County
Commission will meet at 9:00 a. m.
in the County Commission Office at
the Courthouse on the second
Wednesday of each month. The
Session for June will be Wednesday,
June 13th.
Contact Mary Beth Merritt,
County Clerk before June 13 at 466-
7104 if you have any questions or if
you have items for the agenda.
BOOK FOR SALE
A book the founding and history
of Marthas Chapel Church is now
available for sale.
For information call Dean
Bennett: 304-466-1402.
ACWP
ACWP is a non-profit all
volunteer group of individuals
whose goals are to rehome pets and
assist families who need help paying
for spay and neuter of dogs and cats.
We will rehome entire litters of
puppies who will receive veterinary
care before going to their forever
homes. If you would like us to visit
your educational event please give
us a call. 855-984-7387.
For spay/neuter assistance go to
www.acwp-wv.org and fill out a
Voucher Request Form. If you see a
dog or cat in a neglectful situation
please call the sheriff. If you see a'
stray dog on the road please call the
,Animal Control Officer.
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.).
"Suffering through withdrawal
from exposure to heroin and other
opioids is a horrific way to start one's
life, but that's the reality for many
newborns in West Virginia and
across the country," Rep. Jenkins
said. "These newborns need
specialized care to help them recover
from drug exposure before they were
even born. Lily's Place in
Huntington is making a difference
in the lives of babies with neonatal
abstinence syndrome and their
families, and we should encourage
more centers to open nationwide to
treat these newborns. We're
reintroducing the CRIB Act to keep
this momentum going in the House
and Senate to ensure healthy lives
for babies and children across our
country."
The CRIB Act is very similar to
the Cradle Act Rep. Jenkins
introduced in the 11 4th Congress,
and this version makes technical
corrections to the version he
introduced in 2017. The bill would
establish residential pediatric care
centers within Medicaid to treat
babies with neonatal abstinence
syndrome, exposure to opioids
during pregnancy. This legislation
would establish a provider type for
NAS treatment centers clearly
defining residential pediatric
recovery centers. This legislation
also includes an emphasis on
residential pediatric recovery
centers offering counseling to the
mothers and families to help build
those important connections from
birth.
PUBLIC SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENT
Drug overdoses have become the
leading cause of accidental death in
the United States with heroin and
other opiates being the largest
contributor. If your loved one is
struggling with drug abuse of any
kind, now is the time to get them the
help they need.
Learn more about the signs of
heroin addiction. If you believe one
of your loved ones is abusing drugs,
learn how you can make a difference
by visiting http://www'narc n n
newliferetreat.orgJdrug-rehab/
NOW AVAILABLE
A book My Railroad Story is now
available for sale. After recovering
cost for printing and Misc charges
proceeds from the sale will be
donated to the Bennett-Upton
cemetery fund for the upkeep of the
family cemetery.
For information and cost contact
Dean Bennett 304-466-1402."
NOTICE
SUMMERS COUNTY ARH
Auxiliary Gift Shop now has RADA
PRODUCTS for sale. Hours are:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sun.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
f
L ]zt World
Christian Day Camp
2 Week Day
Camp June 18 - 22
and
June 25 - 29, 2018
10:00 - 3:00 daily
Campers must have completed Kindergarten
and are eligible to come through High School.
Camp is located on Irish Mountain just outside
Elton. Limited transportation will be provided.
Camp is free but campers need to bring a
lunch. A camp store for snacks is also
available. Call Don Hannah at 304-673-4184
for transportation and information.
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Rep. Jenkins to Lower Utility
Rates Thanks to Tax Reform
"Utility companies in all but two states - West Virginia
and Tennessee - have already announced rate relief
savings to their consumers. It's time West Virginia
utilities to do the same."
U.S. Representative Evan West Virginia utilities to do the customers' money but instead pass
Jenkins (R-W.Va.) is urging West same," Rep. Jenkins wrote to the these savings along to the
Virginia's electric companies to Public Service Commission of West consumer."
lower their rates and pass along Virginia. West Virginia utility companies
savings from the Tax Cuts & Jobs "The intent of our legislation was were required to file plans with the
Act to consumers, to benefit working-class families, Public Service Commission last
"Utility companies in all but two seniors and small businesses, week on their benefits from tax
states- West Virginia and Tennessee ensuring they see the positive reform and their plans to use those
- have already announced rate relief impacts of tax reform. Utility savings.
savings to their consumers. It's time companies should not sit on their
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