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 […]
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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 […]
West Virginia fails American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control evaluation
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – West Virginia rated three F’s and two D’s in the American Lung Association’s 24th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report. The report says, “West Virginia’s grades show […]
Federal investigation continues in Dunbar School Foundation STOP program case
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – The Fairmont-based Dunbar School Foundation STOP COVID-19 vaccine program remains under federal investigation for potential misuse of public funds. The Dominion Post learned this in response to […]
MCHD weighs role in rural health funding
BConley@DominionPost.comMORGANTOWN – With at least $500 million in anticipated federal funding coming to West Virginia between fiscal years 2026 and 2030 for the purpose of improving rural health care, Monongalia […]
WVU Eye Institute holds topping-out ceremony for new building
dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – WVU Eye Institute staff and WVU Medicine leaders gathering in Monday morning’s wintry cold to watch the final steel beam lowered into place on the institute’s new […]
Golisano gives $28M to WVU Medicine Children’s
MORGANTOWN — WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital received an extraordinary boost Tuesday through a $28 million unrestricted gift from Thomas Golisano, entrepreneur, philanthropist and civic leader whose vision and generosity have […]
