In the mid-1900s, bright-eyed teenagers donned red-and-white striped pinafores as they handled paperwork, transported lab samples and assisted patients with daily activities under the supervision of experienced nurses. Around 60 […]
Health and Sciences
Measles in Mon County
An adult living in Monongalia County has the first confirmed case of measles in West Virginia in 15 years. Monongalia County Health Department learned Sunday that a case of measles […]
WVU RNI takes part in groundbreaking research on brain-computer interface device for people with neurological disabilities
MORGANTOWN – Researchers at WVU’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute are part of a team exploring cutting-edge technology to help people with neurological injuries and disabilities function and communicate. Dr. Peter Konrad, […]
MCHD will provide blood panels, adult vaccines, more at health fair
Monongalia County Health Department will participate in Woodland United Methodist Church’s Community Health Fair, which will take place at the church on Mileground Road from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. […]
Mon Commission meets county’s next health officer, approves MCHD fee increase
MORGANTOWN — There were concerns, Dr. Lee Smith admitted Wednesday to the Monongalia County Commission. As the county health officer, he’d spent a decade building the Monongalia County Health Department […]
Moodr Health, WV Junior College partner to pioneer mental health support for nurses in training
MORGANTOWN — Local medtech startup Moodr Health and West Virginia Junior College have partnered to launch a pilot program to offer nurses in training much-needed mental health support. The program […]
Mon Health System hosts 49th Annual Service Awards
The 49th Annual Mon Health System and Mon Health Medical Center Service Awards was held to honor employees on April 11. “Service awards dinners are not just about recognizing years […]
WVU Medicine named to Becker’s Top 150 healthcare places to work; recognized for promoting employee wellbeing, satisfaction
MORGANTOWN — WVU Medicine has been named one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for 2024. WVUM noted in its announcement that it is […]
KAMP Ambulance shares heating woes with commission
KINGWOOD — A discussion about a training facility for fire departments and an emergency funding request by KAMP Ambulance for its south station were the two main topics of discussion […]
Fish fry continues to support cancer survivors
Started a dozen years ago, the annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry continues to raise money to support cancer services as well as the Remember the Miners Scholars Program. This year, […]
