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MCHD to administer $1 million in federal grants within six-county region

MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Health Department is a grant-driven organization. But the typical setup sees federal funds pass through the state, which steers them to the health department. In the case of a $1 million Health Resources & Services Administration grant, however, ...

Mon Schools: COVID cases, quarantines continue

The coronavirus stayed persistent in Monongalia County schools last week, with 58 students and five staffers testing positive. Another 84 students ended the week in quarantine, the district said. Two staffers were also isolating for safety. The district will again pick up in-school ...

WVU Eye Institute 1st in region to offer corneal neurotizations

WVU Medicine Surgeons at WVU Medicine are helping to restore something that is essential for healing — pain. In most circumstances, physicians aim to alleviate pain, but for patients who have nerve damage leading to the eye, pain is essential to the preservation of their vision. The ...

Mon Health Medical Center Foundation thankful for community support

MORGANTOWN — The mission of the Mon Health Medical Center Foundation is to provide the “margin of excellence” that keeps Mon Health nationally recognized year after year as one of the best community hospitals in the nation. The foundation raises funds throughout the year to help ...