By Ehab Akkary, M.D. One of the most important decisions a person may ever make is whether to undergo surgery. While surgery can dramatically improve health, function, appearance, and quality […]
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MCHD: Six local cyclosporiasis cases, no ‘strong link’ to Taco Bell
MORGANTOWN – As of noon Friday, the Monongalia County Health Department said there are six known local cases, and one hospitalization, involving cyclosporiasis, the parasitic infection causing explosive diarrhea and […]
MCHD: Two cases of cyclosporiasis reported in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN — Cyclosporiasis, the parasitic infection causing explosive diarrhea and other symptoms across much of the country, has made its way to Monongalia County. According to information shared Monday by […]
Akkary Surgery Center among few in nation offering TUBA procedure
DPNews@DominionPost.com MORGANTOWN — Akkary Surgery Center, led by renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr. Ehab Akkary, has become one of the nation’s only practices to offer Transumbilical Breast Augmentation, an advanced procedure […]
WVU announces research partnership with Johns Hopkins University
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – WVU President Michael Benson on Friday announced a new research partnership with Johns Hopkins University. WVU is contributing $2 million and JHU is contributing $5 million of […]
GATC Health’s Morgantown lab uses AI to develop drug to treat opioid use disorder
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – A groundbreaking new drug that could revolutionize the treatment of opioid use disorder was developed here in Morgantown. Human clinical trials are on the horizon. And the […]
Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary donates $160K to P3 program
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – Members of the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary gathered with members of the hospital’s Progressing Through Postpartum Program on Thursday for a ceremonial check presentation. P3 provides […]
Morrisey announces $3.4M health funding opportunity
KINGWOOD – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey spent Monday morning at Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood speaking about community-based health. He was joined by local representatives, members of […]
Vandalia Health restructures; Goldberg departs Mon Health
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – Vandalia Health will undergo significant restructuring, outgoing President and CEO Dave Ramsey and incoming President and CEO Jeff Sandene said in a joint announcement Wednesday morning. Among […]
Medical cannabis use grows in West Virginia; research opportunities may shed more light on risks and benefits
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – West Virginians’ demand for medical cannabis continues to grow. Meanwhile, the national conversation reveals the ongoing debate over the value of cannabis – with a recent presidential […]
