Monongalia County tops in state’s county health rankings

May 27, 2022

MORGANTOWN — When it comes to the state’s 2022 county health rankings, it’s a good news, bad news situation. Monongalia County is No. 1 in a state that’s ... decidedly not.  That, in a nutshell, is how Monongalia County Health Department Epidemiologist Luke Moore explained the rankings, which list counties based on health factors and health outcomes. “Health outcomes” is evenly divided between length of life and quality of life. “Health factors” is more nuanced, and made up of: Social and economic factors (40% — education, employment, income, family ...

Zen Leaf holds grand-opening for its second local medical cannabis dispensary — in Westover

May 27, 2022

WESTOVER — Verano Holdings held the grand opening of its second local Zen Leaf medical cannabis dispensary on Friday. Zen Leaf Westover is at 871 Fairmont Road, in the new strip building that also houses Subway, China Wok, The Soda Shop and J&D Bar-B-Q. “We are excited to open ...

Morrisey announces $161.5 million settlement with opioid makers Teva, Allergan

May 25, 2022

MORGANTOWN – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a $161,531,000 settlement with drug manufacturers Teva and Allergan on Wednesday. He spelled out the details in a press release and press conference. “This is a great day for West Virginia,” he said, calling it “the ...

Mon Health, WVJC announce mobile simulation trainer

May 23, 2022

MORGANTOWN — Nurses around West Virginia will soon be honing their skills in the Ron and Stephanie Stovash Mobile Nursing Lab. The 38-foot specialty vehicle is the result of a partnership between Mon Health System and West Virginia Junior College with the help of benefactors, including ...

Covid-19 cases on the rise in state

May 17, 2022

West Virginia’s COVID-19 numbers are going back up, and Gov. Jim Justice and his top adviser suggest the actual numbers are probably much higher because so many people have access to home test kits now. “We know this is most likely an underrepresentation of the true number of people ...

Two local experts talk about baby formula shortage as store shelves grow bare

May 14, 2022

MORGANTOWN – The baby formula shortage that began in February is causing a stir in the general public. Two members of West Virginia's Congressional delegation joined in a letter to the president about it. The Dominion Post visited seven local grocery stores to check the stocks, and ...