The WVU Medicine Otolaryngology Sleep team successfully completed its 100th Inspire® implant procedure. This milestone signifies the team’s dedication to providing effective treatment options for patients with obstructive sleep apnea […]
Healthcare
Skaff still recovering in hospital following multiple snake bites
CHARLESTON — Former West Virginia Delegate and candidate for Secretary of State this year Doug Skaff is trying to stay comfortable at CAMC while he continues his recovery from a […]
Legislators frustrated with lack of answers on Hopemont incident that led to death of resident
Legislators tried to learn more on Tuesday about the January incident at Hopemont Hospital that led to a resident’s death, and expressed frustration they couldn’t get answers. It was the […]
Are you using sunscreen correctly?
Memorial Day weekend is on the horizon, and the unofficial start of summer brings promises of water, sun, splashing, grilled food and great fun with friends and family. And you […]
Getting to the root of the problem with Mon Health — John’s story
John Ellis has spent much of his adult life working in the power industry, which has involved lots of ladder climbing, spending time in ash or coal dust filled spaces, […]
Experts recommend public safety practices after annual Lyme disease cases more than quadruple over 5 years
With warmer weather comes the reawakening of West Virginia’s wild and wonderful beauty, from rolling hills dotted in vibrant green trees to the friendly fluttering of butterflies along blossoming trails. […]
Mon Health first in state to offer new procedure for men with enlarged prostates
MORGANTOWN – Mon Health Medical Center achieved another first this month – becoming the first in the state to offer a novel, effective procedure for men with enlarged prostates. The […]
New report highlights racial and social barriers to cancer care, offers call to action to address disparities
MORGANTOWN – While significant progress is being made in the prevention and treatment of cancer, socioeconomic and racial/ethnic barriers mean not everyone has adequate access to care. This is the […]
MCHD outlines services in first of two town halls
Did you know that if you attend a WVU football game, a team from Monongalia County Health Department walks around the crowd and conducts scanning to look for radiation threats? […]
Mon Health System celebrates Nurses Week
National Nurses Week is May 6-12 and Mon Health System is honoring its nurses and celebrating “through time” with decade-themed festivities. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 […]
