MORGANTOWN — Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad came to Mon Health Medical Center’s urology department five years ago to develop a robotic surgery program. And in May, he advanced the program a […]
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Reports: MedExpress eliminating all registered nurse positions at all sites
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown-based MedExpress is eliminating all of its registered nursing positions at all of its more than 145 medical centers, according to reports in Becker’s, a national medical industry […]
Report: WVU Hospitals scores best in nation for sepsis rates
MORGANTOWN – WVU Medicine was pleased to learn that, according to recently released federal data, WVU Hospitals ranked best in the nation for postoperative sepsis rates – meaning it had […]
Mon Health, Jackson Memorial receive 4 stars in CMS hospital quality ratings
MORGANTOWN – Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital both received a 4-Star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for 2023 from the Centers for Medicare & […]
WVU Children’s Hospital unveils Joe Manchin locker, marks donation to Hostetler Family Resource Center
MORGANTOWN – WVU alumni – and former WVU football quarterbacks – Jeff Hostetler and Sen. Joe Manchin joined Thursday to unveil Manchin’s locker space in the Jeff and Vicky Hostetler […]
FDA approves RSV drug following research by WVU experts
Last year, a season of increased Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases in infants concerned medical experts across the country. Following research by West Virginia University doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, Beyfortus, […]
Mon Health Primary Care welcomes new Suncrest location
Mon Health Primary Care welcomed Dr. Gabriella Horvath and Dr. Borbala Julia Czinege to its growing family. Their longtime office will remain at the current location at 3132 Collins Ferry […]
U.S. News ranks Ruby Memorial as state’s top hospital; obstetrics/gynecology nationally ranked
MORGANTOWN — WVU Medicine’s J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital was again ranked the top hospital in West Virginia and is ranked 41st in the nation in obstetric and gynecological care, according […]
DHHR reminds parents of state immunization requirements
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reminds parents of West Virginia students of the importance of remaining up to date with vaccinations as the […]
Lyme Disease cases on the rise in Preston County
KINGWOOD — Cases of Lyme Disease in Preston County are “through the roof,” according to VJ Davis, director of the Preston County Health Department. Davis made the statement during a […]
