BY SUZANNE ELLIOTT AND BEN CONLEY WVU Medicine said it should establish COVID-19 testing sites in Morgantown, Bridgeport, Martinsburg, Parkersburg and Wheeling over the next few days. “We are working […]
Health and Sciences
WVU Medicine to postpone elective surgeries
MORGANTOWN — At the urging of the U.S. Surgeon General and multiple professional medical societies, WVU Medicine will defer all elective, non-emergent surgeries and gastrointestinal (GI) procedures starting Thursday. Procedures […]
Gov. Justice declares state of emergency, says don’t panic, be a good West Virginian
MORGANTONW — Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency in all 55 counties on Monday in connection with the coronavirus pandemic. While there are no confirmed cases yet, the […]
AG Morrisey addresses consumer issues during COVID-19 pandemic
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey briefed the press Monday on what his office is doing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “This is a time to prepare, to remain calm […]
Medicare-D plan ready to roll in October
Who better to design a patient-centered, pharmacy-friendly pharmacy benefit plan than a pharmacist? That’s the premise behind a new Medicare-D plan making its debut this fall thanks to a group […]
Social distancing could save lives
In the almost nonstop news about the coronavirus pandemic, the phrase “social distancing” has been endlessly repeated. Kathy Moffett, WVU School of Medicine’s Pediatric Infectious Diseases section chief, talked to […]
100-bed hospital awaits approval
FAIRMONT — WVU Medicine said Friday it will file a certificate of need with the state to construct a 100-bed hospital in Fairmont on property it owns next to its […]
Bishop Brennan suspends Mass for Wheeling-Charleston Diocese
Bishop Mark Brennan of the Wheeling-Charleston Catholic Diocese announced on Friday that he is suspending for the time being the public celebration of Mass, both for Sunday obligation and daily […]
WVU Medicine issues COVID-19 visitation restriction guidelines
MORGANTOWN — WVU Medicine released its restricted visitation policy Friday afternoon in response to the coronavirus – COVID-19 pandemic. The policy, WVUM said, applies to the entire system: J.W. Ruby […]
Gov. Justice orders all schools closed; counties will have plans in place to cope
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced all schools in the state will close after classes end on Friday. “I’m closing the schools. That’s all there is to it.” He weighed […]
