Charleston Leader

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Kanawha Hospice Care in Charleston, West Virginia. The funding, requested solely by Senator Capito for Fiscal Year 2024, is intended to support renovations at the hospice facility.

The award will be used to replace the roof at the Hubbard Hospice House, which serves 16 counties across rural and southern West Virginia. This building was constructed two decades ago as the first inpatient hospice facility in the state. The new roof aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs, contributing to the long-term sustainability of Kanawha Hospice Care.

Senator Capito emphasized her personal connection to caregiving challenges and her commitment to supporting caregivers through initiatives like this CDS award. "This particular CDS award will help Kanawha Hospice Care improve and maintain its facility that serves 16 counties throughout West Virginia, as well as lift uncertainty off of families who have a loved one receiving end-of-life care," she stated.

Christopher Rawlings, Chief Executive Officer of HospiceCare, expressed gratitude for Senator Capito's longstanding support. "This vital funding will ensure that the Hubbard Hospice House can continue to provide a safe, comforting environment for our patients and their loved ones during the most challenging moments of their lives," he said.

The total amount awarded is $426,000, which will facilitate necessary upgrades to enhance service delivery for end-of-life patients and their families.