There were 1,599 West Virginia residents who died of chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD) in 2016, a 1.8 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
There were 860 West Virginia residents who died of diabetes in 2016, a 9.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
The Beckley VA Medical Center, subsidiary 517GB in Ronceverte, West Virginia scheduled 1,900 pending appointments in July compared to 1,885 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
There were 423 West Virginia residents who died of influenza and pneumonia in 2016, a 19.6 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
There were 786 West Virginia residents who died of alzheimer’s disease in 2016, a 6.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
There were 362 West Virginia residents who committed suicide in 2016, a 6.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
There were 481 West Virginia residents who died of kidney disease in 2016, a 5.7 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
The Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington reported that one patient newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.
The Beckley VA Medical Center reported that two patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.
The Martinsburg VA Medical Center reported that 24 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.