Gov. Jim Justice Friday referred to an ongoing investigation of the state’s handling of a neglect case where a 14-year-old girl wound up dying, and the governor repeatedly said he can convey very little else about the situation until the investigation has concluded. “Wherever the ball ...
West Virginia lawmakers want to know more about the state’s handling of a neglect case where a 14-year-old girl wound up dying, but they say they understand there’s a balance while criminal charges proceed. “Let me first acknowledge what a tragic and senseless death this is. We’re all trying to figure out what happened to this child and not just her, but her and many other children in West Virginia that are dying unnecessarily,” House Health Chairwoman Amy Summers, R-Taylor, said in an interview with MetroNews reporter Carrie Hodousek. “So I know we all have the same ...
The WVU Medicine Otolaryngology Sleep team successfully completed its 100th Inspire® implant procedure. This milestone signifies the team’s dedication to providing effective treatment options for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Members of the WVU Medicine Otolaryngology ...
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 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 ...
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, ...
