Spring fever is here. Everyone wants to get outside and breathe in the fresh, cool air while the sun is out and flowers are popping up everywhere. […]
Tag: health
Welcome spring with fun
Finally, spring fever is hitting and hitting hard. The days are looking sunnier, lasting longer; the smell of growth and new beginnings fill the air. I love […]
COVID-19 or allergies? What to look for and how to reduce seasonal symptoms
As spring returns and plants begin blooming, pollen allergens are making a comeback. While there are similarities between allergies and COVID-19 symptoms, a few telling factors can […]
Getting into a routine
What holds us back? It’s an important question we should always ask ourselves. What are some of the most common reasons we push our health out of […]
Learning to put yourself first
With March moving in and almost a full year around the sun since our world turned upside down with the COVID-19 pandemic, I think a lot of […]
House passes health board, teacher certification bills along party line
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates approved Friday the Senate bills dealing with local health department oversight and alternative teacher certification – both along mostly party lines. […]
In-person medical visits waning because of COVID-19 safety concerns
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s two largest health care providers –WVU Medicine and Mon Health – said people should not be afraid to seek medical treatment because of the […]
Change in eating habits creates concern
MORGANTOWN — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a widespread impact on mental health, but it has also resulted in dietary and lifestyle changes for some West Virginia […]
Health Dept. makes vital upgrades
What a difference a year makes. Last January, just ahead of the 2020 state legislative session, Monongalia County Health Department implored our state legislators not to weaken […]
West Virginia scores four failing grades in annual Lung Association State of Tobacco Control report
By David Bearddbeard@dominionpost.com The report grades the 50 states on policies and laws aimed at curbing tobacco use. “Overall, a lot of great work has been done […]