Griffith Announces $592,397 HHS Grant to Edward Via VCOM

This press release from Representative H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) was published on 2026-09-25 and titled "Griffith Announces $592,397 HHS Grant to Edward Via VCOM".

Griffith Announces $592,397 HHS Grant to Edward Via VCOM

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $592,397 grant. The funding supports research into back pain injury mechanisms to address chronic pain behaviors. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “Since 2003, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine has been a leader in research efforts to improve health care in Virginia. “This grant for nearly $600,000 helps the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine research chronic pain.” BACKGROUND As a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Griffith serves as the Chairman of the Health Subcommittee. ###