Dr. Carl “Rolly” Sullivan laughed appreciatively at zingers thrown his way Monday afternoon — even when one person at the podium called him a “narcissist” and a “son of a […]
Healthcare
Experts: COVID contributes to drug and medical supply shortages, but problem is nothing new
MORGANTOWN – Supply-chain problems have been a daily topic of discussion during the pandemic. But a reader’s difficulties in getting a refill on a simple and inexpensive medication led The […]
“No one reimburses for that” — a look at EMS operations
Emergency. Medical. Services. They are an essential community resource and one many expect is guaranteed like police and non-volunteer fire services. However, EMS crews in West Virginia are not typically […]
Clay Marsh: Are 3rd boosters on the horizon? Yes, but no one yet knows when
MORGANTOWN – Active COVID cases took a steady rise from the end of April to mid-May, soaring from 809 on April 30 to 2,570 on May 21. Since then the […]
Monongalia County tops in state’s county health rankings
MORGANTOWN — When it comes to the state’s 2022 county health rankings, it’s a good news, bad news situation. Monongalia County is No. 1 in a state that’s … decidedly […]
Zen Leaf holds grand-opening for its second local medical cannabis dispensary — in Westover
WESTOVER — Verano Holdings held the grand opening of its second local Zen Leaf medical cannabis dispensary on Friday. Zen Leaf Westover is at 871 Fairmont Road, in the new […]
Morrisey announces $161.5 million settlement with opioid makers Teva, Allergan
MORGANTOWN – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a $161,531,000 settlement with drug manufacturers Teva and Allergan on Wednesday. He spelled out the details in a press release and press conference. […]
Mon Health, WVJC announce mobile simulation trainer
MORGANTOWN — Nurses around West Virginia will soon be honing their skills in the Ron and Stephanie Stovash Mobile Nursing Lab. The 38-foot specialty vehicle is the result of a […]
Covid-19 cases on the rise in state
West Virginia’s COVID-19 numbers are going back up, and Gov. Jim Justice and his top adviser suggest the actual numbers are probably much higher because so many people have access […]
Two local experts talk about baby formula shortage as store shelves grow bare
MORGANTOWN – The baby formula shortage that began in February is causing a stir in the general public. Two members of West Virginia’s Congressional delegation joined in a letter to […]
