MORGANTOWN — After WVU Medicine Children’s opened in September, Dr. Autumn Kiefer recalls seeing a dad sitting in a comfy chair in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, holding his son […]
Health and Sciences
Mon County ranked healthiest in W.Va.; STI rates high
According to the latest annual report from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Monongalia County is the healthiest in West Virginia. Monongalia County outperforms the state average for nearly every […]
DHHR extends financial support for child care providers
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Family Assistance today announced additional funding to allow child care providers to be reimbursed based on […]
Justice: No fed investigation into Babydog sweepstakes; provides roadwork, other updates during Wednesday briefing
MORGANTOWN – Back on March 20, state Senate Finance chair Eric Tarr asked the U.S. Treasury Office of Inspector General to investigate whether the transfer of $28.375 million in unappropriated […]
Acting DHHR secretary talks with employees
CHARLESTON — West Virginia health and human resources officials have been talking with employees about splitting the agency into three, and more talks are ahead with the governor and his […]
Legislature’s joint Health Committee learns about Lauren’s Wish Addiction Triage Center, gets update on medical cannabis program
MORGANTOWN – State legislators heard a plug for a new Morgantown-based addiction recovery program, and a suggestion that similar programs be started across the state — maybe using some funds […]
Mon EMS becomes accredited W.Va. EMS Educational Institution
The West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services has awarded Monongalia Emergency Medical Services (Mon EMS) a five-year accreditation as an EMS educational institution. “We are very excited to achieve […]
WVUM Children’s Hospital Emergency Department provides special care for young patients
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia children and adolescents can get kid-tailored emergency care at WVU Medicine Children’s Emergency Department. “It’s a child-friendly environment,” said Curtis Ash, director of clinical operations and […]
Mon Health and CORE recognize organ donors and recipients
Mon Health System and the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) on Tuesday raised a flag in honor of organ donors, recipients and those waiting for transplants. Mon Health […]
Justice voices support for keeping Pleasants Power Station open as PSC hearing approaches
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice favors keeping Pleasants Power Station up and running, he said during his Wednesday administration briefing. “It would be a crying shame to let the plant […]
