Statistics are an important tool but rarely the whole picture. There’s no better reminder of this than the announcement Medscape ranked West Virginia the third worst state […]
Tag: health care
In blocking archaic law, judge likely saving lives
What a relief to know there are still courts that make decisions based on the rule of law rather than personal or political opinions. Judge Tera Salango […]
Midwives have been a revelation for this obstetrician
by Darcy N. Bryan As a California obstetrician, I never interacted with nurse midwives, and could only nod my head in agreement when my colleagues voiced leeriness […]
Baltimore’s guaranteed income pilot to focus on health influence
by Lorraine T. Dean and Sevly Snguon When Mayor Brandon Scott announced an unprecedented direct investment into Baltimore residents, a guaranteed income pilot program that will give […]
Child tax credit was the hand up many needed
In December 2021, three sources told news outlets that Sen. Joe Manchin had postulated in private that West Virginia families would use the money they received from […]
Health insurance needs reformed
by Sheldon H. Jacobson A family member became seriously ill last year. After some initial tests, a malignancy was diagnosed. Surgery was scheduled, followed by chemotherapy. Everything […]
Superbugs are coming and U.S. needs new antimicrobials
by Dr. Latania K. Logan Chicago is one of a handful of American cities where a deadly fungal infection, Candida auris, has been spreading rapidly. It was […]
Guest essay: Universities collaborate with state for better future
by E. Gordon Gee and Brad D. Smith As presidents of West Virginia’s two large public universities, we share more than a mission to educate our state’s […]
FDA should end its homophobic blood donation policy
by Christian Carrier Imagine getting ready to leave work when you suddenly get a call that your mother has been in a serious car accident and is […]
Jan. 9 letters to the editor
Embarrassed to be a West Virginian My wife and I love living here in Morgantown, where we have great friends and are surrounded by countless outdoor places […]