Skaff still recovering in hospital following multiple snake bites

May 22, 2024

CHARLESTON — Former West Virginia Delegate and candidate for Secretary of State this year Doug Skaff is trying to stay comfortable at CAMC while he continues his recovery from a few snake bites. “I’m hanging in there, I’m still in the hospital,” he said from his hospital bed Tuesday while as a guest on MetroNews “Talkline.” Skaff was bitten a total of four times last week while picking up campaign signs in Boone County. He was with his 7-year-old son along U.S. Route 119 near Danville on Wednesday. Two copperhead snakes were in the area, a larger one and a ...

Legislators frustrated with lack of answers on Hopemont incident that led to death of resident

May 21, 2024

Legislators tried to learn more on Tuesday about the January incident at Hopemont Hospital that led to a resident's death, and expressed frustration they couldn't get answers. It was the last day of May interims and the members of the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human ...

Are you using sunscreen correctly?

May 18, 2024

Memorial Day weekend is on the horizon, and the unofficial start of summer brings promises of water, sun, splashing, grilled food and great fun with friends and family.  And you have an important question swimming around in your head: Am I using sunscreen correctly?   OK, ...

Getting to the root of the problem with Mon Health — John’s story

May 18, 2024

John Ellis has spent much of his adult life working in the power industry, which has involved lots of ladder climbing, spending time in ash or coal dust filled spaces, and plenty of hard work.  For many years, Ellis has experienced respiratory issues and would come down with bronchitis twice each year. Being a hard worker, he often pushed through his breathing issues. He visited a few healthcare providers that each gave him an inhaler and some steroids, which would ease his symptoms for about three weeks, before he would go back to breathing poorly and coughing.   It ...

Experts recommend public safety practices after annual Lyme disease cases more than quadruple over 5 years

May 18, 2024

With warmer weather comes the reawakening of West Virginia’s wild and wonderful beauty, from rolling hills dotted in vibrant green trees to the friendly fluttering of butterflies along blossoming trails. After a day spent enjoying this picturesque scene, however, you might find yourself in ...

Mon Health first in state to offer new procedure for men with enlarged prostates

May 18, 2024

MORGANTOWN – Mon Health Medical Center achieved another first this month – becoming the first in the state to offer a novel, effective procedure for men with enlarged prostates. The condition is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and the procedure was performed May 14 using the ...