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 […]
Health and Sciences
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 […]
DBSA WV still seeking entries for poster contest
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance West Virginia is still seeking entries for it’s post contest, marking May as Mental Health Awareness Month. DBSA WV wants everyone who faces mental […]
Encompass employees enjoy some fun, nurses honored for hard work
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital hosted an event Wednesday, where employees and staff enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, watermelon, games and more. Ashley Black, director of Business Development at Encompass, said the […]
