MORGANTOWN—Four West Virginia emergency medical service agencies are taking the lead on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for providers. Monongalia EMS, Star City EMS, HealthNet Aeromedical Services and HealthTeam Critical Care Transport […]
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COVID up in Mon schools
Ninety students in the district have tested positive for COVID the new school year thus far. And 316 of their classmates are currently out on quarantine. Twelve staffers have also […]
Program promotes healthy meals for seniors
By Erin CleavengerNewsroom@DominionPost.com In today’s fast-paced world, we have a seemingly constant stream of new diets and nutrition tips that promote healthy living. However, the majority of these diets leave […]
Researchers want to know how overdoses affect the brain
WVU Today An opioid overdose isn’t a death sentence. In fact, estimates indicate that in the United States, only 4% to 18% of opioid overdoses that are treated in a […]
With flu, cold season coming, W.Va. pushes for COVID-19 vaccinations
MORGANTOWN — With flu and cold season right around the corner, West Virginians are being urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “With flu season coming on in the fall and […]
School district will follow doctor’s orders
Monongalia Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell Jr. said the district will go into September just like a good, compliant patient. That is, it will follow doctor’s orders – the doctor in […]
Gastroenterologist performs first fecal microbiota transplant at Ruby Memorial
MORGANTOWN — WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital gastroenterologist Dr. Asad Pervez performed the hospital’s first fecal microbiota transplant Aug. 19. Fecal microbiota transplant is a treatment for debilitating gastrointestinal […]
Meeting them where they are
WVU Today About 90% of Americans who need treatment for a substance use disorder don’t get it. West Virginia University researchers have developed a program that allows people who have […]
City hospital officer plans to retire
Newsroom@DominionPost.com George C. Boyles, chief administrative officer at Grafton City Hospital and life-long Fairmont resident, has announced his retirement after two years with the hospital and a successful 45 years […]
Mask protest in Preston Co.
KINGWOOD — Not all Preston County parents agree with the current school mask mandate. Roughly 20 parents, some with their children, protested the mandate Friday. They stood on the sidewalk […]
