MORGANTOWN — On May 20, two Mon Health Heart & Vascular cardiologists performed the state’s first implant of the next-generation pacemaker system. It’s called the AVEIR DR, made by Abbott, […]
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WVU to host social support group for teen girls with autism, inspiring confidence and independence
University of Kansas has held its research-based Girls Night Out (GNO) program since 2008, providing vital life skills to girls and women with developmental disabilities for nearly two decades. Upon […]
WVU Medicine holds ribbon cutting on new Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
MORGANTOWN – WVU Medicine cut the ribbon on Thursday on its new Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at University Town Centre, adjacent to its outpatient clinic building. The $30 million, two-story building […]
WVU Medicine Children’s and AM Racing’s Christian Rose partner for child-designed art project to promote WVUMC
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia stock car racer Christian Rose has partnered with WVU Medicine Children’s to put the hospital in a national spotlight with “Christian Rose Racing for WVU Kids.” […]
Report: Physician pay increases nationwide but many dissatisfied, burned out
MORGANTOWN – The average annual salary for physicians increased in 2023 after taking a dip in 2022, according to a newly released report featured in Becker’s Hospital Review. The national […]
New law allows home EMS treatment for some patients
Emergency medical services from the comfort of … your couch? A new state law passed earlier this year will allow EMS personnel to do just that for people with […]
Mon Health Cancer Center highlights Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Mon Health Cancer Center is recognizing May as Skin Cancer Awareness Month and sharing the fast facts to detect and prevent skin cancer. As the weather begins to get warmer, […]
Legislators get update on developing strategic plans for seven state-owned hospitals
MORGANTOWN – Department of Health Facilities Secretary Michael Caruso gave legislators an update last week on the latest effort to come up with some kind of plan for the state’s […]
Justice says investigation of 14-year-old’s death needs to play out
Gov. Jim Justice Friday referred to an ongoing investigation of the state’s handling of a neglect case where a 14-year-old girl wound up dying, and the governor repeatedly said he […]
In wake of teen’s death, lawmakers describe balance of public information and safeguarding criminal case
West Virginia lawmakers want to know more about the state’s handling of a neglect case where a 14-year-old girl wound up dying, but they say they understand there’s a balance […]
