Southern West Virginia News

Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) visited the DaVita Greater Charleston Dialysis Center in Charleston, West Virginia to speak with staff and patients about dialysis care. Congresswoman Miller also toured the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) to discuss USPS’s plans for facility improvements.

Congresswoman Miller visited the DaVita Greater Charleston Dialysis Center where she met with staff and patients to hear about the positive work at the Center and discuss the care that patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) have been receiving through dialysis. She expressed her appreciation for the staff's dedication to ensuring patients receive the necessary care, stating, “It was a pleasure speaking with the dialysis patients and staff at the Dialysis Center today. I was moved hearing about the great work that the staff has put into helping make sure that patients are receiving the appropriate care and treatment that they need."

Regarding healthcare, Congresswoman Miller emphasized the importance of patients feeling supported and not alone, commending the Center for providing access to dialysis across Southern West Virginia. She pledged to collaborate with patients and staff to explore ways Congress can aid individuals at all stages of kidney disease.

Congresswoman Miller later toured the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center, engaging with USPS management to understand the planned infrastructure investments and improvements for the facility. Expressing concerns about potential mail service relocations impacting postal jobs and the state's economy, she asserted, "As decisions and discussions continue to be made surrounding the potential relocation of mail services, I will make certain to advocate for postal jobs to remain in West Virginia, so that employees feel secure and to help our state’s economy."

Through her visits and discussions at both centers, Congresswoman Carol Miller demonstrated a commitment to supporting healthcare services and advocating for the preservation of postal jobs in West Virginia.