MORGANTOWN — “It’s my sincere hope,” County Health Officer Dr. Lee Smith began his remarks to the Monongalia County Commission, “that someday I’ll have some good news to bring forward.” […]
Health and Sciences
Organize, prepare your way to success
Are you someone who is overly organized? Maybe you have a schedule for every day, a list for every need, a sticky for every thought and a place for every […]
WVU, CDC gain insight into students’ knowledge, attitudes regarding mask usage
WVU Today As West Virginia University kicks off a new academic year amid a recent spike in COVID-19 cases across the country, public health researchers at both WVU and the […]
Two hospital boards announce members to governing bodies
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Mon Health Medical Center and Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital announced the newest board members to their governing bodies. The Rev. Junius Lewis and Samuel A. Chico III recently […]
State now giving vaccine boosters for people with compromised immune systems
MORGANTOWN — Monday’s bad news: COVID numbers keep getting worse — 1,482 new positives since Friday; active cases now at 5,949; 369 hospitalized, with 127 of those in ICUs; only […]
Researcher develops copper-infused mask for hospitality industry
MORGANTOWN — Employees manning the frontlines of customer service, whether behind the hotel front desk or the restaurant counter, come face-to-face with folks from all walks of life for hours […]
Less invasive procedures treat nasal issues
MORGANTOWN — Many people suffer from chronic nasal/sinus problems. Whether it’s a constant runny nose or frequent sinus infections, it can be inconvenient and frustrating. The doctors at the WVU […]
Potential busy disaster season increases need for local volunteers, blood donors
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Many weather experts predict a destructive wildfire and hurricane season this year. The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help on the ground and blood donors to roll up […]
COVID is surging; get a vaccine
Here we are again. The days are getting shorter, kids are going back to school and WVU’s fall semester starts Monday. Soon the weather will turn cooler, and it will […]
La Tapatia Holds Vax Clinic
Newsroom@DominionPost.com COVID-19 vaccines were offered Saturday at La Tapatia Market and Tacos on Green Bag Road. The vaccines were for employees as well as any customers wanting them. About a […]
