MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine coming to West Virginia, and again joined with his team to urge more vaccines and […]
Healthcare
MCHD to administer $1 million in federal grants within six-county region
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Health Department is a grant-driven organization. But the typical setup sees federal funds pass through the state, which steers them to the health department. In […]
Mon Schools: COVID cases, quarantines continue
The coronavirus stayed persistent in Monongalia County schools last week, with 58 students and five staffers testing positive. Another 84 students ended the week in quarantine, the district said. Two […]
WVU Eye Institute 1st in region to offer corneal neurotizations
WVU Medicine Surgeons at WVU Medicine are helping to restore something that is essential for healing — pain. In most circumstances, physicians aim to alleviate pain, but for patients who […]
Mon Health Medical Center Foundation thankful for community support
MORGANTOWN — The mission of the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation is to provide the “margin of excellence” that keeps Mon Health nationally recognized year after year as one of […]
Be aware of cognitive declines during gatherings
Newsroom@DominionPost.com As families return to in-person holiday gatherings after lengthy delays caused by the pandemic, cognitive changes in a loved one may be alarmingly apparent. Visiting with parents and grandparents […]
WVU Health, Owens & Minor Inc. announce partnership
Agreement will ensure clinicians have what they need Newsroom@DominionPost.com The West Virginia University Health System, which operates under the brand name WVU Medicine, announced a new strategic partnership with Owens […]
Manchin, Secretary of Health Services attend ribbon-cutting, tour Neuroscience Institute
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Xavier Becerra, took some time to visit healthcare facilities in Marion and Monongalia counties Friday — […]
WVU will not conduct back-to-campus testing, scaling back vaccination efforts
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University will not conduct back-to-campus COVID-19 testing for the spring semester. Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Erin Newmeyer confirmed Friday that the university is scaling […]
Resident asked to speak at House hearing
Mindy Salango is a Morgantown resident who lives with Type 1 diabetes. Salango is a mom, has a full-time job with health insurance and still struggles to afford her medications. […]
