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		<title>MCHD: Six local cyclosporiasis cases, no &#8216;strong link&#8217; to Taco Bell</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>MORGANTOWN&#160; &#8211; 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 [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>MCHD: Two cases of cyclosporiasis reported in Monongalia County</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>MORGANTOWN &#8212; 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 [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>WVU announces research partnership with Johns Hopkins University</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.dominionpost.com/2026/06/19/wvu-announces-research-partnership-with-johns-hopkins-university/">WVU announces research partnership with Johns Hopkins University</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dominionpost.com">The Dominion Post</a>.</p>
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		<title>GATC Health&#8217;s Morgantown lab uses AI to develop drug to treat opioid use disorder</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary donates $160K to P3 program</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – Members of the Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary gathered with members of the hospital&#8217;s Progressing Through Postpartum Program on Thursday for a ceremonial check presentation. P3 provides [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Morrisey announces $3.4M health funding opportunity</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.dominionpost.com/2026/06/03/morrisey-announces-3-4m-health-funding-opportunity/">Morrisey announces $3.4M health funding opportunity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dominionpost.com">The Dominion Post</a>.</p>
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		<title>Vandalia Health restructures; Goldberg departs Mon Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.dominionpost.com/2026/03/25/vandalia-health-getting-restructured-david-goldberg-departs-mon-health/">Vandalia Health restructures; Goldberg departs Mon Health</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dominionpost.com">The Dominion Post</a>.</p>
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		<title>Medical cannabis use grows in West Virginia; research opportunities may shed more light on risks and benefits</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:21:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – West Virginians&#8217; demand for medical cannabis continues to grow. Meanwhile, the national conversation reveals the ongoing debate over the value of cannabis – with a recent presidential [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>West Virginia fails American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control evaluation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – West Virginia rated three F&#8217;s and two D&#8217;s in the American Lung Association’s 24th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report. The report says, “West Virginia’s grades show [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Federal investigation continues in Dunbar School Foundation STOP program case</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.dominionpost.com/2025/12/20/federal-investigation-continues-in-dunbar-school-foundation-stop-program-case/">Federal investigation continues in Dunbar School Foundation STOP program case</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dominionpost.com">The Dominion Post</a>.</p>
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